Very Rare 1960s US Army Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) - 3rd Award in Sterling
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Very Rare 1960s US Army Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) - 3rd Award in Sterling

Code: z99uai90001cib


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ARTIFACT: This is a very rare sterling silver United States Army combat infantry badge - 3rd award from the 1960s. Along with the Expert Infantryman Badge, the 3rd Award was born from the recognition that infantryman were sure to die or suffer injury in disproportionate numbers compared to other enlisted men. The badge shows a rifle on a blue enameled background wreathed by oak leaves with two stars at its top.

VINTAGE: Circa 1960s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 3" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver with enamel, brass catches.

ATTACHMENT: Two posts with clutch-back catches.

MARKINGS: SIMON-STER.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX01 LADEX1/11 SAJEX2/11

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The badge has some light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.