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The Combat Infantryman Badge


Steve B.
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Here is a miniature (1.5 inches) Sterling Silver CIB with a unique rendition of the 1795 Springfield Musket:

 

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I have not cleaned it yet; there is some blue crud on the wreath just above the blue rectangle.

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Saw this on eBay recently, a reproduction bullion CIB:

 

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Cost with shipping was ~$18. The bullion work is nicely done, but the blue cloth background is the wrong shade. Although the seller clearly identified this as a reproduction, I guess its only a matter of time before someone tries to sell one of these as authentic. Buyer beware, guys.

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OK, obviously I am fooling with my collection today. Here is a Spearheader Badge of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, as awarded in Korea for combat service. During the Korean War this unit served as part of the 2nd Infantry Division. The badge was apparently awarded by the 2/38 and worn in place of the CIB.

 

Size is a bit over 3 inches wide and a bit over 1 inch tall. The spear and the skull are superimposed over the dark blue enamel and give the badge a three dimensional effect.

 

This is a very high quality badge, made by N.B.I. Company of Japan and hallmarked to that company. Doyler had three of these a few years ago that he posted on this Forum. Perhaps he would like to add to my comments.

 

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Thank you. Firefighter! Just decided to photograph a bunch of them over the weekend. Here is a sterling silver Silverman Brothers 2nd Award badge, with a hallmarked SB inside a circle on the reverse:

 

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OK, this is different, made in China 2nd Award CIB:

 

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Does not appear to be made to fool the unwary, but why make it anyway? The cost was actually comparable to that for buying a made in America one. Go figure.

 

The design is thicker, especially the wreath. Plus the reverse has a black filmy coating to it.

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