Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Insignia pins for Army Infantry Officer worn by General Colin L. Powell
ca. 1958-1960
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 Infantry Officer Insignia pins (a,b) worn by General Colin L. Powell. This subdued (black) metal insignia is of two crossed long rifles, symbolic of infantry units. On the reverse of one pin (a) are two backings and on the reverse of the second pin (b) are no backings.
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.92ab
