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US Army star insignia pin worn by General Colin L. Powell

1979-1993

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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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) US Army star insignia pin worn by General Colin L. Powell. The metal pin is in the shape of a single, five-point silver star and is missing the two brass-colored metal backings.

Catalog date
1979-1993
Recorded places
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Clothing and dress; Government; Military; U.S. History, 1969-2001

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.70.10

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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