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Insignia, Distinguishing, United S8455-01-196-1722

NSN 8455-01-196-1722 · NIIN 011961722
FSC 8455 — Badges and Insignia · FSG 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Government record, cited
Also searched as  8455-01-196-1722 · 8455011961722 · NIIN 011961722 · 01-196-1722 · FSC 8455 Badges and Insignia · A-1-241 · MIL-I-12718
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Features
  • Insignia,distinguishing,united S — FSC 8455
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: IA TYPE
  • Color: BROWN, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67196 LEGEND
  • Color: KHAKI, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67193 BACKGROUND
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Fiber Material: POLYESTER BACKGROUND
  • Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY COLOR
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
Identification
  • NSN: 8455-01-196-1722
  • NIIN: 011961722
  • FSC: 8455 — Badges and Insignia
  • FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description

The Insignia,distinguishing,united S, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-196-1722, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-196-1722
Item NameInsignia,distinguishing,united S
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataIA TYPE
ColorBROWN, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67196 LEGEND
ColorKHAKI, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67193 BACKGROUND
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Fiber MaterialPOLYESTER BACKGROUND
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY COLOR
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
⇄ Related Items 8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8455-01-345-4462 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-345-4463 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
Possible match (shared part number)
4730-01-505-47055602-24-24-24 POSSIBLE MATCH
TEE,PIPE
Possible match (shared part number)Air-Way Manufacturing Company
8455-01-524-4857 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-589-8264 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-621-5088 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,NAMETAPE
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-622-4293 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-624-1775 POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
ReferenceMeaning
A-1-241 3/1 Design control — primary reference
Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
MIL-I-12718 4/1 Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8455-01-345-4462POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
8455-01-345-4463POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
4730-01-505-4705POSSIBLE MATCH
TEE,PIPE
5602-24-24-24
8455-01-524-4857POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S
8455-01-589-8264POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE
8455-01-621-5088POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,NAMETAPE
8455-01-622-4293POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING
8455-01-624-1775POSSIBLE MATCH
INSIGNIA,DISTINGUISHING,UNITED S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-196-1722?

NSN 8455-01-196-1722 is a Insignia,distinguishing,united S, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.

What NSN replaces 8455-01-196-1722?

8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8455-01-345-4462, 8455-01-345-4463, 4730-01-505-4705. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8455-01-196-1722?

Key specifications for 8455-01-196-1722: Overall Length: 4.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: IA TYPE; Color: BROWN, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67196 LEGEND. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 8455-01-196-1722 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.

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