Museum object · insignias
Subdued insignia pins for 3-Star Lt. General worn by Colin L. Powell
1986-1989
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.
Colin Powell was promoted to Lieutenant General in July 1986 while in command of V Corps in Europe. Five months later, he was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor under President Ronald Reagan. One (1) pair of subdued insignia pins for 3-star Lieutenant General worn by Colin L. Powell. Each metal pin has three, five-point black (subdued) stars and both are missing their metal backings.
- Catalog date
- 1986-1989
- Recorded places
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Recorded subjects
- African American; Clothing and dress; Government; Military; U.S. History, 1969-2001
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20
Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.72ab
Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection