Pin for 48th Infantry Dragoons worn by General Colin L. Powell
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pin for 48th Infantry Dragoons worn by General Colin L. Powell

United States Army, American, founded 1775 · 1958-1993

enamel on metal
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Lt. Colin Powell served with the 48th Infantry "Dragoons" from 1958 to 1960, first as Platoon Leader of Company B, 2nd Armored Rifle Battalion, and then as Platoon Leader and Executive Officer of Company D, 2nd Armored Rifle Battalion. He continued to wear the Dragoons insignia on his uniforms throughout his Army career.

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