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Pins for Army Colonel subdued insignia worn by Colin L. Powell

1976-1979

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

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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) pair of U.S. Army Colonel subdued insignia pins worn by Colin L. Powell. The black metal pins depict the American eagle with outspread wings bearing the U.S. flag shield on its chest and clutching arrows and olive leaf in its talons. On the reverse the pin has two brass-colored metal backings.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.65ab

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