MIL-DTL-11484/44G
STAR:
WIDTH (Across Star Points): 9/32 inch (0.71 cm) (REF)
THICKNESS (At Center): 0.135 inch + 0.005 inch (0.343 cm + 0.012 cm)
NOTES:
1. The term (REF) refers to the measurements taken from the
Government furnished hub or die.
2. Enameled area shall be purple as indicated.
The color shall
conform to the TIOH color chip number 22.
3. Epoxy resin (stoning epoxy) may be used in lieu of hard enamel at
the option of the manufacturer.
4. The star shall be attached as shown to the base by soft soldering
or by riveting. If riveting is used, two rivets shall be required.
5. The reverse side shall have the following inscriptions in block
capital letters 3/64 inch (0.12 cm) high. When viewed by an observer, the
lettering shall be raised and located along two circular arcs. The outer
arc shall have the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the left and the
words "ACT OF CONGRESS" on the right. The inner arc shall have the words
"AUGUST 1966" on the left. The top of the lettering in the inner arc
shall be approximately 1/32 inch (0.08 cm) in from the outer edge. No
reverse hub shall be furnished. Lettering shall be cut into the reverse
die.
6. Attaching device 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.
7. In packaging, each finished lapel button shall be mounted on a
polyethylene pad 15/16 inch (2.38 cm) square and place in a two piece
plastic box. The box shall have an opaque bottom and a transparent top.
The box shall have a double hinge on the back and a single catch on the
front.
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.
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Army - IH
Army - IH
Air Force - 11
Navy - NU
Review activities:
(Project No. 8455-2007-023)
Air Force - 99
Navy - MC
Coast Guard - CG
DLA - CT
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of
the date of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can
change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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