Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Army Parachutist Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell
1958-1993
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) U.S. Army Parachutist Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell. This black (subdued) metal pin depicts an open parachute in the center of two wings that curl upward and has two brass metal backings. General Powell earned his "Jump Wings" after graduating from Army Airborne School in 1958. When worn on the military service uniform, the pin is attached at the proper right side of the proper left breast pocket flap.
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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.89