Badge for Joint Chiefs of Staff worn by General Colin L. Powell

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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) miniature Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell. The metal pin depicts a round silver color outer wreath interwoven in and around the gold badge-ribbon shape. There are four (4) crossed gold color swords with black text engraved on the golden ribbon that reads "JOINT / CHIEFS OF STAFF". When worn on the military Service uniform, the larger version of the badge is attached to the proper left side of the pleat on the proper left breast pocket. The miniature version is worn on the mess and evening mess uniforms.

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