Design Designation: NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN AND NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS MIDSHIPMEN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE AND 4 CLASS AND M STYLE
Procurement Group Code: 33071
Color: BLUE BACKGROUND
Color: GOLD SYMBOL
Identification
NSN: 8455-00-261-4564
NIIN: 002614564
FSC: 8455 — Badges and Insignia
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Shoulder Board, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-00-261-4564, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8455-00-261-4564
Item Name
Shoulder Board
FSC / FSG
8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia
Status
ACTIVE
Department Designation
US NAVY
Precious Material
GOLD
Design Designation
NAVAL ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN AND NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS MIDSHIPMEN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
II TYPE AND 4 CLASS AND M STYLE
Procurement Group Code
33071
Color
BLUE BACKGROUND
Color
GOLD SYMBOL
Attachment Method
STRAP
Rank for Which Designed
CAPTAIN
Material
FIBERBOARD OVERALL
Fiber Material
WOOL BACKGROUND
User Designator
MAN
Cloth-Fabric Name
BROADCLOTH OR MELTON BACKGROUND
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.
8455-00-261-4566POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-261-4567POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-261-4568POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-261-4569POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-316-2555POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-316-2566POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-316-2567POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-00-316-2580POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-S-16572
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8455-00-261-4566POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-261-4567POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-261-4568POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-261-4569POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-316-2555POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-316-2566POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-316-2567POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
8455-00-316-2580POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER BOARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8455-00-261-4564?
NSN 8455-00-261-4564 is a Shoulder Board, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8455-00-261-4564?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8455-00-261-4566, 8455-00-261-4567, 8455-00-261-4568. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8455-00-261-4564?
Key specifications for 8455-00-261-4564: Department Designation: US NAVY; Precious Material: GOLD; Overall Length: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8455-00-261-4564 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.