Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Large Army ribbon rack 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) large U.S. Army ribbon rack worn by General Colin L. Powell. This highly decorated ribbon rack holds fourteen (14) United States military service ribbons across five rows and three columns The ribbons denote the following service awards in order of precedence: Distinguished Service Medal (Army); Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit with one (1) oak leaf; Soldier's Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal with two (2) oak leaves; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Army Overseas Service Ribbon with silver metal block letter "2"; Vietnam Campaign Medal with silver metal banner. When worn on the Army Service uniform jacket, this rack is attached at the proper left chest above the breast pocket.
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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.59