Army Pathfinder Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell

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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 Pathfinder Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell for his successful completion of Pathfinder School at Fort Benning, Georgia, between 1958 and 1960. This subdued (black) metal badge is shaped as a torch with two layers of flames coming from its top. On the reverse of the badge is an engraved “N.S. MEYER, INC / NEW YORK” maker’s mark and two small shield shapes. When worn on the Army Service uniform it is attached at the proper left side of the proper left breast pocket flap.

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