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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

B-3-47A & B-3-42BInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-8092 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-8092 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8092. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-47A & B-3-42B.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL
  • Fiber Material: RAYON CHEVRON
  • Rank for Which Designed: STAFF SERGEANT
  • User Designator: ENLISTED MAN
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Features Provided: FULL COLOR AREAS
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8092, 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 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-8092
Primary Part NumberB-3-47A & B-3-42B
Item NameInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusACTIVE
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Rank for Which DesignedSTAFF SERGEANT
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Size DesignationLARGE
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
Procurement Group Code21114
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 9 CLASS
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5945-00-508-1808B347A INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Te Connectivity Corporation
8455-01-388-9536 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-389-3509 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-1305 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-47A & B-3-42B Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-I-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
B-3-42C Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
B-3-47A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-508-1808INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
B347A
8455-01-388-9536INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-389-3509INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1305INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1514INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-8092?

NSN 8455-01-388-8092 is a Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne, 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.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-388-8092?

NSN 8455-01-388-8092 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-47A & B-3-42B (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-I-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), B-3-42C (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), B-3-47A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-8092?

There are 5 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-8092: 5945-00-508-1808, 8455-01-388-9536, 8455-01-389-3509 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-47A & B-3-42B?

Key specifications for B-3-47A & B-3-42B: Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL; Fiber Material: RAYON CHEVRON; Rank for Which Designed: STAFF SERGEANT; User Designator: ENLISTED MAN. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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