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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

B-3-46A & B-3-42CInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-9530 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-9530 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-9530. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-46A & B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Procurement Group Code: 21122
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
  • User Designator: WOMAN
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Color: BLUE BORDER
  • 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 8455-01-388-9530, 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 18 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
NSN8455-01-388-9530
Primary Part NumberB-3-46A & B-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
Procurement Group Code21122
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
User DesignatorWOMAN
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
ColorBLUE BORDER
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Rank for Which DesignedTECHNICAL SERGEANT
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 SIZE AND 8 CLASS
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
Size DesignationSMALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
8455-01-388-8180 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-3-46A & B-3-42C 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
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
Related Parts
8455-01-388-8180INTERCHANGEABLE
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 8455-01-388-9530?

NSN 8455-01-388-9530 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 8455-01-388-9530?

NSN 8455-01-388-9530 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-46A & B-3-42C (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), 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).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-9530?

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

What are the specifications of B-3-46A & B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-46A & B-3-42C: Procurement Group Code: 21122; Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND; User Designator: WOMAN; Department Designation: US AIR FORCE. 18 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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