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B-3-43AInsignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-553-1374 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-553-1374 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1374. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-43A.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Rank for Which Designed: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Procurement Group Code: 32994
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 4 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 8455-01-553-1374, 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
NSN8455-01-553-1374
Primary Part NumberB-3-43A
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
Rank for Which DesignedSENIOR MASTER SERGEANT
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Procurement Group Code32994
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 4 CLASS
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
8455-01-388-8176 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-389-2155 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-545-2729 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1256 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1274 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1360 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1367 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-3-43A 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-3-42B Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
Related Parts
8455-01-388-8176INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9517INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-389-2155INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-545-2729INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1256INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1274INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1360INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1367INTERCHANGEABLE
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 8455-01-553-1374?

NSN 8455-01-553-1374 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 8455-01-553-1374?

NSN 8455-01-553-1374 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-43A (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-3-42B (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-553-1374?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1374: 8455-01-388-8176, 8455-01-388-9517, 8455-01-389-2155 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-43A?

Key specifications for B-3-43A: Rank for Which Designed: SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT; Attachment Method: SEW-ON; Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Procurement Group Code: 32994. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8455-01-553-1374 still in active supply?

NSN 8455-01-553-1374 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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