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NSN 8455-01-491-2959Government record, cited

Shoulder Cord, Infantry8455-01-491-2959

NSN 8455-01-491-2959 · NIIN 014912959
FSC 8455 — Badges and Insignia · FSG 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Government record, cited
Also searched as  8455-01-491-2959 · 8455014912959 · NIIN 014912959 · 01-491-2959 · FSC 8455 Badges and Insignia
Nearby stock numbers  ·
Features
  • Shoulder Cord,infantry — FSC 8455
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: V TYPE
  • Procurement Group Code: 09874
  • Color: GOLD, OLD OVERALL
  • Attachment Method: BUTTON
Identification
  • NSN: 8455-01-491-2959
  • NIIN: 014912959
  • FSC: 8455 — Badges and Insignia
  • FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description

The Shoulder Cord,infantry, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-491-2959, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-491-2959
Item NameShoulder Cord,infantry
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataV TYPE
Procurement Group Code09874
ColorGOLD, OLD OVERALL
Attachment MethodBUTTON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
⇄ Related Items 3
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8455-01-491-2960 POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-491-2961 POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY
Possible match (shared part number)
8455-01-491-3403 POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
ReferenceMeaning
MIL-DTL-14657 4/1 Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8455-01-491-2960POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY
8455-01-491-2961POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY
8455-01-491-3403POSSIBLE MATCH
SHOULDER CORD,INFANTRY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-491-2959?

NSN 8455-01-491-2959 is a Shoulder Cord,infantry, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.

What NSN replaces 8455-01-491-2959?

3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8455-01-491-2960, 8455-01-491-2961, 8455-01-491-3403. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8455-01-491-2959?

Key specifications for 8455-01-491-2959: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: V TYPE; Procurement Group Code: 09874; Color: GOLD, OLD OVERALL; Special Features: SHOULDER CORD, JUNIOR ROTC. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 8455-01-491-2959 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

Sources

U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.

U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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