The Handkerchief, cataloged under National Stock Number 8440-01-288-2178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8440 (Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8440-01-288-2178 |
| Item Name | Handkerchief |
| FSC / FSG | 8440 / 84 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE AND 2 CLASS AND A STYLE |
| Procurement Group Code | 10109 |
| Length | 16.000 INCHES IN |
| Width | 16.000 INCHES IN |
| Color | BROWN, US ARMY, 436 OVERALL |
| Fiber Material | COTTON OVERALL |
| Fabric Design | SOLID COLORSOLID COLOR |
| User Designator | MANMAN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-A-50356 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 8440-01-288-2178 is a Handkerchief, classified under FSC 8440, Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8440-01-288-2178: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 2 CLASS AND A STYLE; Procurement Group Code: 10109; Length: 16.000 INCHES IN; Width: 16.000 INCHES IN. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.