MIL-DTL-11484/218B
FINISH:
-1:
Oxidized, Relieved, Matte Finish, Polished Highlights
-2:
Nickel Plated, Silver Plated, Oxidized, Relieved, Polished
Highlights and shall match TIOH Metal Finish Chip Number 15.
-3, -4, -5: Gold Plated, Rose Gold Plated, Matte Finish, Polished
Highlights and shall match TIOH Metal Finish Chip Number 20.
DIMENSIONS:
HEIGHT (Overall): 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) (REF)
WIDTH (Overall):
21/32 inch (1.67 cm) (REF)
THICKNESS (At Thickest Point): 0.075 inch + 0.005 inch (0.191 cm +
0.012 cm)
NOTES:
1. The term (REF) refers to the measurements taken from the
Government furnished hub or die.
2. All stones shall be 3 points and set in the lapel button with a 3
bead setting. The location of the stone shall be centered in the eagle's
neck above the words "AIR FORCE" as indicated. The stones shall be
synthetic and of the color specified for the corresponding year as
indicated.
3. Manufacturer shall add the specified number representing the
length of service to the working die in the style and location indicated
on TIOH Drawing number A-9-32. Numbers shall be 0.155 inch + 0.002 inch
(0.394 cm + 0.005 cm) in height.
4.
All lapel buttons shall be lacquered.
5. Attaching devise shall be prong with pick and flat ball type
clutch. The prong shall be centered on the reverse side and fused or
soldered to the lapel button.
6. Each lapel button shall be mounted and centered on a polyethylene
pad and placed in a rigid hinged plastic box having a transparent lid and
opaque bottom section. The box shall have two plastic hinges and catches
and shall be approximately 1-1/8 inches (2.86 cm) square and 5/8 inch
(1.59 cm) in overall depth. The pad shall be of sufficient depth to
restrict movement of the lapel button when the lid is closed.
CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE: Marginal notations are not used in this
revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the
extent of the changes.
Custodian:
Preparing activity:
Army - IH
Army - IH
Air Force - 45
Review activities:
(Project No. 8455-0858)
Air Force - 32, 82, 99
DLA - CT
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