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Dress Tab for Army Ranger worn by General Colin L. Powell

1958-1993

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) U.S. Army Ranger dress metal miniature tab worn by General Colin L. Powell. The tab has a black enamel face with brass colored border and the word “RANGER” at its center. On the reverse are two backings. When worn on the Army Service uniform or combat the fatigues, the color or subdued cloth patch is attached to the top of the proper left shoulder head. The miniature dress metal tab is worn on the Army dress mess uniform.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.76

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