The Insignia,distinguishing,united S, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-717-8495, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (Badges and Insignia) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8455-01-717-8495 |
| Item Name | Insignia,distinguishing,united S |
| FSC / FSG | 8455 / 84 — Badges and Insignia |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Department Designation | US AIR FORCE |
| Features Provided | EMBROIDERED |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | II TYPE AND 15 CLASS |
| Color | SPICE BROWN 67196 SYMBOL |
| Attachment Method | HOOK FASTENER TAPE |
| Fiber Material | COTTON AND NYLON OVERALL |
| Cloth-Fabric Name | TWILL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-1-790 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr |
| MIK-I-12718F | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8455-01-717-8495 is a Insignia,distinguishing,united S, classified under FSC 8455, Badges and Insignia. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8455-01-717-8495: Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Overall Length: 7.47 INCHES MINIMUM AND 7.53 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 1.00 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.06 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Features Provided: EMBROIDERED. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.