Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Lapel pin for Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell
2001-2005
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.
One (1) Secretary of State lapel pin worn by General Colin L. Powell. The square metal pin features a dark blue enamel face on which are four white enamel stars and gold lettering at the top and bottom that read “SECRETARY OF STATE / COLIN POWELL”. In the middle is a circle of white enamel and a colorful Great Seal of the United States. The reverse of the pin has an engraving of General Powell’s signature “C.L.Powell” and one brass color backing.
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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.94.3