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Insignia pins for Army Infantry Officer worn by General Colin L. Powell

ca. 1958-1960

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) pair of U.S. Army Infantry Officer Insignia pins (a,b) worn by General Colin L. Powell. This subdued (black) metal insignia is of two crossed long rifles, symbolic of infantry units. On the reverse of one pin (a) are two backings and on the reverse of the second pin (b) are no backings.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.92ab

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