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B-3-43AInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-8176 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-8176 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8176. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-43A.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Rank for Which Designed: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
  • Fiber Material: RAYON CHEVRON
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL
  • Size Designation: LARGE
  • Features Provided: FULL COLOR AREAS
  • User Designator: ENLISTED MAN
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 8455-01-388-8176, 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 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-8176
Primary Part NumberB-3-43A
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
Rank for Which DesignedSENIOR MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
Size DesignationLARGE
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Procurement Group Code21204
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 5 CLASS
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
8455-01-388-9517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-389-2155 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-545-2729 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1256 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1374 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1380 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-43A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-42C 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
MIL-DTL-14651A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8455-01-388-9517INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-389-2155INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-545-2729INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1256INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1274INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1374INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1380INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-8176?

NSN 8455-01-388-8176 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 8455-01-388-8176?

NSN 8455-01-388-8176 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-43A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-42C (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), MIL-DTL-14651A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-8176?

There are 7 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-8176: 8455-01-388-9517, 8455-01-389-2155, 8455-01-545-2729 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-43A?

Key specifications for B-3-43A: Rank for Which Designed: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE; Fiber Material: RAYON CHEVRON; Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND; Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL. 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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