MIL-DTL-3943/87E
FINISH:
OBVERSE:
SHELL: Nickel Plated, Silver Plated, Oxidized, Buffed Relieved, Matte Finish and
shall match The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) Metal Finish Chip Number 14.
INSERT: Hard Enameled, Nickel Plated, Silver Plated, Oxidized, Buffed Relieved,
and shall match TIOH Metal Finish Chip Number 14.
REVERSE: Nickel Plated, Silver Plated, Oxidized, Buffed Relieved, and shall match TIOH
Metal Finish Chip Number 14.
DIMENSIONS:
SHELL:
HEIGHT (overall):
-1: 1-7/8 inches (REF)
-2: 15/16 inch (REF)
WIDTH (overall):
-1: 1-5/8 inches (REF)
-2: 13/16 inch (REF)
THICKNESS (at shield):
-1: 0.135 inch ± 0.005 inch
-2: 0.090 inch ± 0.005 inch
INSERT:
HEIGHT (overall):
-1: 1-3/16 inches (REF)
-2: 19/32 inch (REF)
WIDTH (overall):
-1: 1-1/4 inches (REF)
-2: 5/8 inch (REF)
THICKNESS (at thickest point):
-1: 0.080 inch ± 0.005 inch
-2: 0.060 inch ± 0.005 inch
ASSEMBLED THICKNESS (at eagle's shield):
-1: 0.215 inch ± 0.010 inch
-2: 0.150 inch ± 0.010 inch
NOTES:
1. The term (REF) refers to the measurements taken from the Government furnished
hub or die.
2. Epoxy resin (stoning epoxy) may be used in lieu of hard enamel at the option of the
manufacturer. When epoxy resin is used in lieu of hard enamel, the material requirement
shall be gilding metal or red brass. Enameled color shall be blue as indicated. The enamel
color shall conform to the TIOH Hard Enamel Color Chip Number 33.
3. Pierced areas shall be as indicated.
4. The insert shall be soft soldered to the shell in the position shown.
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