Jim Baker Posted April 19, 2008 Share #426 Posted April 19, 2008 From what I see of the back, I would say yes. But by whom, you would have to get one of the more experienced collectors to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger Gunner USMC Posted April 19, 2008 Share #427 Posted April 19, 2008 I'm no expert on theatre made insignia, but what unit was the soldier in? Knowing this could give insight to where the CIB may have been produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyligter Posted April 19, 2008 Share #428 Posted April 19, 2008 I'm no expert on theatre made insignia, but what unit was the soldier in? Knowing this could give insight to where the CIB may have been produced. 9th infantry division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted April 19, 2008 Share #429 Posted April 19, 2008 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...p?showtopic=379 Have you tried finding a match here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyligter Posted April 19, 2008 Share #430 Posted April 19, 2008 Yes, but I couldn't find a match there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share #431 Posted April 19, 2008 What is the badge made of? In the photos, it doesn't have the look of silver, but almost looks like lead, pewter or something similar. With the lack of any hallmarks and the relatively unusual placement of the prongs, I would say it could be theater made, but it could also be made by one of the dozens of unauthorized insignia manufacturers here in the states. IIRC the 9th ID fought in Africa and Europe in WWII, plus the jacket has an Army of Occupation ribbon showing postwar service in Germany, so the CIB could have been made just about anywhere. This one is a tough call, but I will say it could be theater made, but cannot be certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Cain Posted April 19, 2008 Share #432 Posted April 19, 2008 It looks like a very early German rendition. Munich had a maker(I don't recall the name) that used that color(Bavarian Blue...look at their service medals-same color) blue in DUI's. It could be him. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101combatvet Posted April 19, 2008 Share #433 Posted April 19, 2008 I was leaning towards German made also.... but the posts? I'll have to look over my German made stuff to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted April 19, 2008 Share #434 Posted April 19, 2008 Also notice the posts don't match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notinfringed Posted April 22, 2008 Share #435 Posted April 22, 2008 I have one that I have some questions about. I think it is very modern, but I am not sure. The maker is J Balme of France. I will post pictures tomorrow if I get a chance. Levi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted April 22, 2008 Share #436 Posted April 22, 2008 the bottom one might be Asian made. Anyone know for sure? I was going through an abandoned house, due for demolition, recently and found a CIB, pin back Purple heart ribbon and an Expert Marksman badge. Also in the pile was some paperwork that indicated the original owner and that the 3 items were awarded for Vietnam service. I thought at the time the CIB was cheaply made and probably theater made. I think with your CIB being identical and having that small gap between the wreath and the blue rectangle that it is confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notinfringed Posted April 23, 2008 Share #437 Posted April 23, 2008 Here are pictures of the only one I have. I assume it to be modern, but I don't know. The marking on the back says J Balme France. I assume the clutches are replacements. They look like the clutches found on tie tacks. I have some of the same style of clutches on older insignia, but these look very new. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks Levi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted April 23, 2008 Share #438 Posted April 23, 2008 That is a beauty. I have never seen one with the engraved rifle like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattle Posted April 23, 2008 Share #439 Posted April 23, 2008 That is a beauty. I have never seen one with the engraved rifle like that. I'll second that !! Regards, Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 26, 2008 Share #440 Posted April 26, 2008 Pinback CIB:The No_outside_hosting Photo is no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted April 26, 2008 Share #441 Posted April 26, 2008 Here are pictures of the only one I have. I assume it to be modern, but I don't know. The marking on the back says J Balme France. I assume the clutches are replacements. They look like the clutches found on tie tacks. I have some of the same style of clutches on older insignia, but these look very new. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks Levi That is a beautiful CIB. Anyone have an idea of the date of manufacture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted April 27, 2008 Share #442 Posted April 27, 2008 Here is a CIB from a 78th Infantry Division Ike Jacket.... -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted April 27, 2008 Share #443 Posted April 27, 2008 Ski, Nice to see one of the bullion CIB's actually sewn to the uniform. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted April 28, 2008 Share #444 Posted April 28, 2008 Hi All, I thought this might be of some interest to the CIB discussion. This is a Scan of the original front page of the July 4, 1944 edition of the Stars & Stripes. This edition was the first one printed in France since the Invasion. This first "Continental" edition is simply a 2 sided tabloid (11x17 inch) sheet. Anyway, what pertains to the CIB, is the box "Roosevelt Signs Bill...." This little blurb is talking about a 5 dollar a month pay hike for Expert Infantry men and a 10 dollar a month pay hike for Combat Infantry men. It goes on to say that "those qualified will receive a special medal". I am assuming that the "special medal" they are referring to is the EIB and CIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted April 28, 2008 Share #445 Posted April 28, 2008 Here is the close up of the CIB story. I hope you can read it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted April 28, 2008 Share #446 Posted April 28, 2008 Direct embroidered CIB with para wings and USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted April 28, 2008 Share #447 Posted April 28, 2008 In country-made CMB More CIBs and CMBs at http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...c=19229&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectre Posted April 28, 2008 Share #448 Posted April 28, 2008 Here is a one I got a few years ago, it came on this card but has no markings on the back. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectre Posted April 28, 2008 Share #449 Posted April 28, 2008 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-tex Posted May 9, 2008 Share #450 Posted May 9, 2008 I just received this in a lot. The clutch-back holders are marked "sterling", but no markings on the back. What time period? Other Info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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