Attachment Method: PRONG AND FLAT WING TYPE CLUTCH
Overall Surface Treatment: RED BRASS OR NICKEL SILVER
Identification
NSN: 8455-01-686-8340
NIIN: 016868340
FSC: 8455 — Badges and Insignia
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Badge,qualification, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-686-8340, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8455-01-686-8340
Item Name
Badge,qualification
FSC / FSG
8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia
Status
ACTIVE
Overall Surface Condition
SUBDUED
Department Designation
US ARMY
Design Designation
EXPERT SOLDIER
Attachment Method
PRONG AND FLAT WING TYPE CLUTCH
Overall Surface Treatment
RED BRASS OR NICKEL SILVER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-DTL-3628/282-3
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 8455 — Badges and Insignia
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
8455-00-003-1204
INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE
8455-00-003-6183
8455-00-003-6183 · Item name not on file
8455-00-003-6184
8455-00-003-6184 · Item name not on file
8455-00-003-6185
8455-00-003-6185 · Item name not on file
8455-00-003-6187
8455-00-003-6187 · Item name not on file
8455-00-004-2528
8455-00-004-2528 · Item name not on file
8455-00-004-2529
8455-00-004-2529 · Item name not on file
8455-00-004-4569
8455-00-004-4569 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8455-01-686-8340?
NSN 8455-01-686-8340 is a Badge,qualification, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 8455-01-686-8340?
Key specifications for 8455-01-686-8340: Overall Surface Condition: SUBDUED; Department Designation: US ARMY; Design Designation: EXPERT SOLDIER; Special Features: FLAT BLACK ENAMEL TO MATCH TIOH FINISH CHIP NUMBER 21. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8455-01-686-8340 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.