The Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1522, 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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8455-01-553-1522 |
| Primary Part Number | B-3-50A |
| Item Name | Insignia,shoulder Sleeve |
| FSC / FSG | 8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Department Designation | US AIR FORCE |
| Attachment Method | SEW-ON |
| User Designator | ENLISTED MAN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 12 CLASS |
| Procurement Group Code | 33002 |
| Rank for Which Designed | AIRMAN |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B-3-50A | 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) |
NSN 8455-01-553-1522 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.
NSN 8455-01-553-1522 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-50A (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).
There are 12 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1522: 8455-01-388-8487, 8455-01-388-9539, 8455-01-553-1347 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for B-3-50A: Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Attachment Method: SEW-ON; User Designator: ENLISTED MAN; Special Features: SIZE DESIGNATION-LARGE;COLOR-AF GREY BACKGROUND, DARK EMBROIDERY. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 8455-01-553-1522 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.