Museum object · insignias
Insignia pins for 4-Star General worn by General Colin L. Powell
1989-1993
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.
Colin Powell was promoted to four-star general in April 1989 and served as the Commander in Chief of Forces Command (FORSCOM) at Fort McPherson in Georgia. One (1) pair of subdued insignia pins (a,b) for 4-star General worn by General Colin L. Powell. Each metal pin has four, five-point black (subdued) stars and both are missing their metal backings.
- Catalog date
- 1989-1993
- 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: A2022.101.1.73ab
Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection