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B-3-42CInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-8180 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-8180 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8180. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Features Provided: FULL COLOR AREAS
  • Fiber Material: RAYON SYMBOL
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN CHEVRON
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL
  • Color: WHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
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 8455-01-388-8180, 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-8180
Primary Part NumberB-3-42C
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
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Rank for Which DesignedTECHNICAL SERGEANT
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Procurement Group Code21113
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 8 CLASS
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Size DesignationLARGE
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
8455-01-388-9530 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-389-3507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-1302 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1511 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-42C Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-42 & 46 Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-46A 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-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8455-01-388-9530INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-389-3507INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1302INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1511INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-8180?

NSN 8455-01-388-8180 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 8455-01-388-8180?

NSN 8455-01-388-8180 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-42C (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-42 & 46 (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-46A (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-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-8180?

There are 4 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-8180: 8455-01-388-9530, 8455-01-389-3507, 8455-01-553-1302 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-42C: Features Provided: FULL COLOR AREAS; Fiber Material: RAYON SYMBOL; Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND; Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN CHEVRON. 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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