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US Army subdued star insignia worn by General Colin L. Powell

1979-1993

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) US Army subdued star insignia pin worn by General Colin L. Powell. The metal pin is in the shape of a single, five-point black (subdued) star and is missing the two brass-colored metal backings.

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.74.8

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