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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

B-3-48A & B-3-42CInsignia,grade,enlisted Personne

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-389-0906 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-389-0906 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-389-0906. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-48A & B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne — FSC 8455
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Size Designation: SMALL
  • Fiber Material: COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
  • Color: OLIVE DRAB, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67134 BORDER
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN CHEVRON
  • Cloth-Fabric Name: YARN 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 8455-01-389-0906, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-389-0906
Primary Part NumberB-3-48A & 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
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Size DesignationSMALL
Fiber MaterialCOTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND
ColorOLIVE DRAB, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67134 BORDER
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN CHEVRON
Cloth-Fabric NameYARN SYMBOL
Fiber MaterialRAYON CHEVRON
Fiber MaterialRAYON SYMBOL
Features ProvidedSUBDUED
Rank for Which DesignedSENIOR AIRMAN
ColorGREEN, US ARMY, 107 BACKGROUND
ColorBLUE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67124 SYMBOL
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 2 STYLE AND 2 SIZE AND 10 CLASS
Procurement Group Code21133
ColorBLUE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67124 CHEVRON
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Cloth-Fabric NameTWILL BACKGROUND
User DesignatorENLISTED WOMAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
8455-01-388-9523 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-48A & 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
MIL-I-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
8455-01-388-9523INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-389-0906?

NSN 8455-01-389-0906 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 8455-01-389-0906?

NSN 8455-01-389-0906 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-48A & 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), MIL-I-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-389-0906?

There is 1 known substitute for 8455-01-389-0906: 8455-01-388-9523. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-48A & B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-48A & B-3-42C: Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Size Designation: SMALL; Fiber Material: COTTON OR COTTON AND POLYESTER BACKGROUND; Color: OLIVE DRAB, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 67134 BORDER. 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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