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B-3-49AInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-8484 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-8484 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-8484. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-49A.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL
  • Size Designation: LARGE
  • Rank for Which Designed: AIRMAN FIRST CLASS
  • User Designator: ENLISTED MAN
  • Features Provided: FULL COLOR AREAS
  • Fiber Material: RAYON SYMBOL
  • Fiber Material: COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
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 8455-01-388-8484, 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. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-8484
Primary Part NumberB-3-49A
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
Size DesignationLARGE
Rank for Which DesignedAIRMAN FIRST CLASS
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Procurement Group Code21116
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 11 CLASS
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
8455-01-553-1315 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1521 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-49A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-14651A 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-I-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8455-01-553-1315INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1521INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-8484?

NSN 8455-01-388-8484 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 8455-01-388-8484?

NSN 8455-01-388-8484 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-49A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-14651A (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-I-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-8484?

There are 2 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-8484: 8455-01-553-1315, 8455-01-553-1521. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-49A?

Key specifications for B-3-49A: Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN SYMBOL; Size Designation: LARGE; Rank for Which Designed: AIRMAN FIRST CLASS; 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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