DZR Posted February 6, 2009 Share #626 Posted February 6, 2009 The detail on the wreath looks less defined than on the typical government manufactured CIB's I usually see. Especially notice that the width is not consistent all around. It looks a lot like the beercan CIB my father brought home from Vietnam that appears to have been stamped in thin metal and crudely hand painted. I'm not saying this is Vietnam era, just that the wreath makes me think it was theater made somewhere and based on the ribbons I would assume Japan. There's no question that it's post-war - the Ike Jacket it's on is dated 1946. It's also definately non-reg. I was just hoping someone else might have another Japanese made example to compare it to.[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share #627 Posted February 7, 2009 From what I can tell of your CIB based on the photos you have posted and the description, I do not believe it is Japanese made, but a PX purchased American made item. If you post some clear photos of the back, we might be able to tell for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #628 Posted February 9, 2009 Here are the 3 Combat Infantry Badges in my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 9, 2009 Share #629 Posted February 9, 2009 Nice! Did you make the display card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #630 Posted February 9, 2009 Yes I made the display card I know the subdued one came of a desert storm 3 color desert uniform the sterling and the 1/20 silver I think are from Korea and Vietnam era Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #631 Posted February 9, 2009 Here is My Expert Infanty Badge. It came form a soldier in WWII that was a tank destroyer in the Meditrerranean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 9, 2009 Share #632 Posted February 9, 2009 Oh man, that is the best EIB in bullion I have ever seen. That whole set up is gorgeous and best yet, to a TD guy!! If ever......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted February 9, 2009 Share #633 Posted February 9, 2009 As Jim already said ..... a VERY nice one! Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 14, 2009 Share #634 Posted February 14, 2009 Can someone provide an approximate date for these Gemsco badges? I love the wreaths on these. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share #635 Posted February 15, 2009 Jim- That is a NICE one! I love the acorn wreaths, and it's a pinback, too! I have no proof, but always felt that these were late 40s to mid-50s. Whatever, I'd be proud to have it in my collection. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 18, 2009 Share #636 Posted February 18, 2009 Steve, This is what I was waiting for. I saw this type of badge some time ago either here or elsewhere and knew if I was going to get a 2nd award CIB it would be this one. Finally, not too long ago this one popped up on eBay and I got it for a song. It has been made into a 2nd award by the application of a star to the top of the bar so that it does not touch the wreath. I really like this style. In the second photo you can see the nice curve of the badge and the separately applied rifle (same as the pin back above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 18, 2009 Share #637 Posted February 18, 2009 Twins!! BTW, if anyone has a pair of sterling clutches they can part with, please let me know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share #638 Posted February 18, 2009 Jim- You need to send both of those to me for uh, "further study." Yeah, that's it....further study. VERY nice, and I'm not jealous at all. Seriously - very, very nice. Now I have one more thing to look for! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 18, 2009 Share #639 Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks Steve. I thought you would appreciate these. There are still a lot of nice pieces floating around out there at reasonable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted February 20, 2009 Share #640 Posted February 20, 2009 I've gotten a few more CIBs since the last time I posted, so here they are:Japanese madeUS made with some nice detail on the oak leavesA solid 2nd awardRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivart Posted February 20, 2009 Share #641 Posted February 20, 2009 I've gotten a few more CIBs since the last time I posted, so here they are: US made with some nice detail on the oak leaves Rob Nice pieces, I love those that have the fine veins in the wreath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nam1968 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #642 Posted March 14, 2009 What about these, info ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nam1968 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #643 Posted March 14, 2009 backs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted March 14, 2009 Share #644 Posted March 14, 2009 Rob, That Japanese made CIB is interesting. I like the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #645 Posted March 14, 2009 What about these, info ? I'm pretty sure those are Vietnamese made, probably from around 1965-1968 or so, for wear on a jungle jacket. It looks like they were hand embroidered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nam1968 Posted March 14, 2009 Share #646 Posted March 14, 2009 I'm pretty sure those are Vietnamese made, probably from around 1965-1968 or so, for wear on a jungle jacket. It looks like they were hand embroidered. Thanks, they came with other Nam patches but I wasn't sure. Kinda crude but nice in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivart Posted March 22, 2009 Share #647 Posted March 22, 2009 Salesman's sample of the 4th award I jumped on this piece when I saw it, never authorized but cool anyways. Either a 4th or 8th award by NS Meyers, I will post better pics once it is in hand! Ever since I saw Craigs example, I have wanted one. Sivart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivart Posted March 31, 2009 Share #648 Posted March 31, 2009 What do you guys think? Fantasy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEaton01 Posted April 9, 2009 Share #649 Posted April 9, 2009 Here's a recent addition to my collection, a sterling example hallmarked "A.E. Co. Utica NY" (American Emblem Company). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivart Posted April 9, 2009 Share #650 Posted April 9, 2009 I have been on a CIB binge the last few months, here are a few of the most recent ones. Unmarked 2nd award with the wreath detail that I love so much............ perhaps Asian made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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