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B-3-42CInsignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-553-1301 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-553-1301 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1301. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Procurement Group Code: 33008
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
  • Rank for Which Designed: MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • User Designator: ENLISTED WOMAN
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1301, 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 6 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. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-553-1301
Primary Part NumberB-3-42C
Item NameInsignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusCANCELLED
Procurement Group Code33008
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
Rank for Which DesignedMASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
User DesignatorENLISTED WOMAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5330-00-599-1301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Felt,mechanical,preformed
8455-01-388-8129 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-8219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9522 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9531 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-1298 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1424 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1508 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
4130-01-686-5197B344A INTERCHANGEABLE
Inlet Filter
Gast Manufacturing, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-42C Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-41651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
B-3-44A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-599-1301INTERCHANGEABLE
FELT,MECHANICAL,PREFORMED
8455-01-388-8129INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-8219INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9522INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9528INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9531INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1298INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1424INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1508INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
4130-01-686-5197INTERCHANGEABLE
INLET FILTER
B344A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-553-1301?

NSN 8455-01-553-1301 is a Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, manufactured by Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-553-1301?

NSN 8455-01-553-1301 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-42C (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-41651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), B-3-44A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-553-1301?

There are 10 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1301: 5330-00-599-1301, 8455-01-388-8129, 8455-01-388-8219 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-42C: Procurement Group Code: 33008; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS; Rank for Which Designed: MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE; Department Designation: US AIR FORCE. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8455-01-553-1301 still in active supply?

NSN 8455-01-553-1301 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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