Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Pins for Army Colonel subdued insignia worn by Colin L. Powell
1976-1979
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
One (1) pair of U.S. Army Colonel subdued insignia pins worn by Colin L. Powell. The black metal pins depict the American eagle with outspread wings bearing the U.S. flag shield on its chest and clutching arrows and olive leaf in its talons. On the reverse the pin has two brass-colored metal backings.
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.65ab
