Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 CLASS
Procurement Group Code: 35016
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY OLIVE DRAB AND BLACK COLOR AREAS
Identification
NSN: 8455-00-131-6502
NIIN: 001316502
FSC: 8455 — Badges and Insignia
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-00-131-6502, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8455-00-131-6502
Item Name
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG
8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia
Status
ACTIVE
Department Designation
US ARMY
Design Designation
SPECIAL FORCES GROUPS
Features Provided
EMBROIDERED AND SUBDUED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 CLASS
Procurement Group Code
35016
Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics
AS DIFFERENTIATED BY OLIVE DRAB AND BLACK COLOR AREAS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5950-00-138-1461POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-292-9183POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)
2520-00-360-8160A1155POSSIBLE MATCH
RAIL,TRANSMISSION,M
Possible match (shared part number)Am General Llc
5305-00-777-1262POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-527-6287POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-528-7666POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-664-0928POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-714-9986POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-1-155
3/1Design control — primary reference
Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
MIL-I-14652
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
MIL-DTL-14652B
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5950-00-138-1461POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
8455-00-292-9183POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
2520-00-360-8160POSSIBLE MATCH
RAIL,TRANSMISSION,M
A1155
5305-00-777-1262POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
8455-01-527-6287POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-528-7666POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-664-0928POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-714-9986POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8455-00-131-6502?
NSN 8455-00-131-6502 is a Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8455-00-131-6502?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-138-1461, 8455-00-292-9183, 2520-00-360-8160. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8455-00-131-6502?
Key specifications for 8455-00-131-6502: Department Designation: US ARMY; Design Designation: SPECIAL FORCES GROUPS; Features Provided: EMBROIDERED AND SUBDUED; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 CLASS. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8455-00-131-6502 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.