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B-3-47Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-388-9536 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-388-9536 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-388-9536. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-47.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Size Designation: SMALL
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • User Designator: WOMAN
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND
  • Rank for Which Designed: STAFF SERGEANT
  • Fiber Material: RAYON SYMBOL
  • Fiber Material: RAYON CHEVRON
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 8455-01-388-9536, 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-388-9536
Primary Part NumberB-3-47
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
Size DesignationSMALL
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
User DesignatorWOMAN
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
Rank for Which DesignedSTAFF SERGEANT
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
Features ProvidedFULL COLOR AREAS
ColorBLUE BACKGROUND
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 CHEVRON
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 SIZE AND 9 CLASS
ColorWHITE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67101 SYMBOL
ColorBLUE BORDER
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Procurement Group Code21123
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5945-00-508-1808B347A INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Te Connectivity Corporation
5365-01-247-9087B3-47 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim
Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
8455-01-388-8092 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-3-47 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)
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)
Related Parts
5945-00-508-1808INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
B347A
5365-01-247-9087INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM
B3-47
8455-01-388-8092INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1305INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1514INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-388-9536?

NSN 8455-01-388-9536 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 8455-01-388-9536?

NSN 8455-01-388-9536 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-47 (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), 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).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-388-9536?

There are 5 known substitutes for 8455-01-388-9536: 5945-00-508-1808, 5365-01-247-9087, 8455-01-388-8092 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-47?

Key specifications for B-3-47: Size Designation: SMALL; Attachment Method: SEW-ON; User Designator: WOMAN; Cloth-Fabric Name: TWILL BACKGROUND. 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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