The Tab,shoulder Sleeve Insignia, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-00-253-5970, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (No Item Name Available) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The primary manufacturer of record is Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8455-00-253-5970 |
| Primary Part Number | A-1-226 |
| Item Name | Tab,shoulder Sleeve Insignia |
| FSC / FSG | 8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 CLASS |
| Design Designation | AIRBORNE |
| Procurement Group Code | 35061 |
| Color | WHITE LEGEND |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY COLOR |
| Cloth-Fabric Name | TWILL BACKGROUND |
| Fiber Material | RAYON LEGEND |
| Cloth-Fabric Name | YARN LEGEND |
| Color | BLUE, ULTRAMARINE BACKGROUND |
| Features Provided | EMBROIDERED AND FULL COLOR AREAS |
| Fiber Material | COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A-1-226 | Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA) |
| MIL-I-14652 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MIL-DTL-14652 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 8455-00-253-5970 is a Tab,shoulder Sleeve Insignia, manufactured by Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 8455-00-253-5970 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: A-1-226 (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-I-14652 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-14652 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There are 8 known substitutes for 8455-00-253-5970: 8455-00-121-1315, 3455-00-224-3813, 5360-00-246-7003 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A-1-226: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 CLASS; Overall Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: AIRBORNE; Procurement Group Code: 35061. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.