doyler Posted April 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2014 Found this small set of insignia.Havent confirmed if its all related as far as the medals and wings.THere were three of the 2nd Bn 38 Inf badges.One is named to N*K L*AR*SO*N.THese are Korean war era as far as I know.Havent seen many so not real familiar with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captainofthe7th Posted April 14, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2014 Hey Ron -- nice pick ups, I can't believe you got three at once! I am not too familiar with these badges, but I do know that they are sort of like the Order of the Bayonet badge from the 7th Division. Somewhat of a substitute for the CIB awarded by the regiment. I have seen just a handful of these, I remember seeing 2nd Btn before. I may have seen 1st Btn, but I'm not sure. The 38th Inf was nicknamed the 'Spearheaders.' Here's a blurb from the Korean War Project that gives a bit of info: "my dad took old baldy and was awarded a medal that has a spear through a skull.i am trying to replace this medal before its too late.any info would be a huge blessing. ralph brignacKeywords: Merlin E. Brignac 2BN 38INF spearheadres 1950-1953" Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted April 14, 2014 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2014 very cool badges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted April 14, 2014 Rob Thanks for posting the info.You are correct they are a combat badge.I have seen the 7th badges both in cloth and metal.Even several repros. A very knowledgeable and extremely helpful forum member has already confirmed his identity and service with the 2nd Division. And his rank as well as him being interned at the National Cemetery at Ft.Snelling.Also hiss enlistment at Ft.Snelling in 1942.Appears he was originally from Wisconsin. When I saw these for sale I knew I wasn't going to leave with out them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted April 14, 2014 very cool badges! THANKS.THEY ARE WELL MADE AND PRETTY DETAILED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted September 7, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 7, 2015 Ron I just wanted to follow up as I am going through an IDPF for a G Co 38th Inf soldier who was KIA in Jan 1952 - listed in his personal effects is"2nd Bn. SPEARMEADER Badge". I assume this is supposed to read 'spearheaded.' I thought it was very interesting since he had this either on his person or with the rest of his effects before his death on January 13. So that dates the badge to at least 1951. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks Rob Intresting information.There are photos of them h eong worn like a CIB. Also there was an emblem painted on the side of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted December 28, 2018 From 2nd Div nit history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Moose Posted May 5, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2021 My dad was a Spearheader, he was a sergeant in Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was a WW2 Vet (94th Infantry Division) and was in the Army Reserves when he was recalled to active duty at the beginning of the Korean War. He was in Korea from December 1950 through September 1951. While in Korea he received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star Medal. Attached are a couple photos with with the Spearheader logo and a photo of his Spearheader badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted May 5, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bull Moose said: My dad was a Spearheader, he was a sergeant in Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was a WW2 Vet (94th Infantry Division) and was in the Army Reserves when he was recalled to active duty at the beginning of the Korean War. He was in Korea from December 1950 through September 1951. While in Korea he received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star Medal. Attached are a couple photos with with the Spearheader logo and a photo of his Spearheader badge. What regiment was your dad in under the 94th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Moose Posted May 5, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 5, 2021 20 hours ago, postmanusnac said: What regiment was your dad in under the 94th? 376th ~ Company I from January 1945 through the end of the war in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanusnac Posted May 5, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Bull Moose said: 376th ~ Company I from January 1945 through the end of the war in Europe. Awesome! My uncle was in the 390th FA. Have you read the book ugly duckling? It’s a great account of the 3rd Battalion by Ben Thurston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Moose Posted May 5, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 5, 2021 Haven’t read Ugly Duckling, I will look for it. I have read “Visions From a Foxhole” by William Foley which I enjoyed. He was in the 301st or 302nd regiment. There is another book by a guy in the 376th, that was good, but can’t remember the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillock Posted December 30, 2022 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2022 Hi Team Here is my 2nd Bn 38th Infantry CIB "Spearheaders" NBICO Japan with original pin back. cheers Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 1, 2023 Share #17 Posted January 1, 2023 That PB is SWEET.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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