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B-3-42DInsignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-553-1367 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-553-1367 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1367. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-42D.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Procurement Group Code: 32993
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Rank for Which Designed: CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 3 CLASS
  • User Designator: ENLISTED MAN
  • 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 8455-01-553-1367, 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-553-1367
Primary Part NumberB-3-42D
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
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Procurement Group Code32993
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Rank for Which DesignedCHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 3 CLASS
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
8455-01-388-8227 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9537 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9542 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-389-4462 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-0913 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-0938 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1360 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1374 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1380 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1424 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-42D Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-42B 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
Related Parts
8455-01-388-8227INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9537INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9542INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-389-4462INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-0913INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-0938INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1360INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1374INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1380INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1424INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1508INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1511INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-553-1367?

NSN 8455-01-553-1367 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 8455-01-553-1367?

NSN 8455-01-553-1367 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-42D (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-42B (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).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-553-1367?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1367: 8455-01-388-8227, 8455-01-388-9537, 8455-01-388-9542 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for B-3-42D: Attachment Method: SEW-ON; Procurement Group Code: 32993; Special Features: SIZE DESIGNATION-LARGE;COLOR-AF GREY BACKGROUND, DARK EMBROIDERY; Department Designation: US AIR FORCE. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8455-01-553-1367 still in active supply?

NSN 8455-01-553-1367 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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