bfryar44 Posted January 12, 2007 Share #101 Posted January 12, 2007 Could be why they were under fire Very true! “There's not much I can tell you about this war. It's like all wars, I guess.The undertakers are winning.The politicians who talk about the glory of it.The old men who talk about the need of it.The soldiers, well, they just wanna go home.” Jimmy Stewart in Shenandoah Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted January 12, 2007 Share #102 Posted January 12, 2007 Could be why they were under fire Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B. Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share #103 Posted January 13, 2007 Nice CIB, John! It's a good WWII version, and looks to be in pretty good shape. The sterling clutches are often missing or replaced, so it's a nice bonus to have them. Steve Collecting 3rd Armored Division items of all kinds from all eras, specializing in the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B. Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share #104 Posted January 14, 2007 I found this little gem at the antique show in Vancouver, Washington today. It is a 2-inch, pinback, N.S. Meyer 2nd Award CIB. The best part was the price - $5.00!! The photos are a little deceptive - it is highly polished, not dull silver as it appears in the pics. Based on the hallmark & pinback I'm guessing it is from the 1950s, maybe 1960s. Every now and then it pays to get out of bed! Collecting 3rd Armored Division items of all kinds from all eras, specializing in the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment. Link to post Share on other sites
rrobertscv Posted January 14, 2007 Share #105 Posted January 14, 2007 Here are mine, the top one came right off of a PH winners Ike jacket, the 2 bullion ones were my Uncles. I just threw in the IB because they are all displayed together. Always looking for 70th Division(The Trailblazers) items or photos. Link to post Share on other sites
GLM *Deceased* Posted January 14, 2007 Share #106 Posted January 14, 2007 ...the 2 bullion ones were my Uncles. Robert, I have an identical bullion as your uncles. Any idea as to where he acquired his? Are they German Occupation? Thanks, Gary **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15996-please-read-gary-mohrlang-glm/ Link to post Share on other sites
rrobertscv Posted January 14, 2007 Share #107 Posted January 14, 2007 Robert, I have an identical bullion as your uncles. Any idea as to where he acquired his? Are they German Occupation? Thanks, Gary I don't know where he got his, but I do know that he was part of the Occupation. Always looking for 70th Division(The Trailblazers) items or photos. Link to post Share on other sites
GLM *Deceased* Posted January 14, 2007 Share #108 Posted January 14, 2007 I don't know where he got his, but I do know that he was part of the Occupation. Okay, thanks! Gary **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15996-please-read-gary-mohrlang-glm/ Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted January 14, 2007 Share #109 Posted January 14, 2007 Hey Guys, Some great CIB's here. I love these embroidered pieces. Maybe I can snag one soon. This one came in today and I wanted to show off the wreath. It's got really nice detail. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
marcel504 Posted January 14, 2007 Share #110 Posted January 14, 2007 Here is my british one Link to post Share on other sites
deejay Posted January 16, 2007 Share #111 Posted January 16, 2007 I guess it is now done with the good prices for these... It seems everybody wants them! Link to post Share on other sites
Darrell Posted January 16, 2007 Share #112 Posted January 16, 2007 Just wondering if all the clutches on WW2 issues were the same or if "variants" are sometimes encountered? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted January 16, 2007 Share #113 Posted January 16, 2007 I now nothing about these apart from the 2 larger ones both have the same makers mark M & B B'HAM and are also marked STERLING SILVERThe smaller of the 3 is only marked STERLING with no makers markAny help with dating them would be great and is M & B B'HAM a US or UK companyMany thanks Link to post Share on other sites
gallantryinaction Posted January 16, 2007 Share #114 Posted January 16, 2007 GICOP, Great pieces! M&B is one of the scarcer British manufacturers of US insignia, located in Birmingham, England ("B'HAM"). You can also tell they are UK made insignia by their distinctive triangular shaped pins at the barrel hinge, which act as a spring, and the open hook pin catches. Your smaller CIB looks like a US made example, probably 1950's or earlier, since there's no Institute of Heraldry hallmark on the back (9M, 22M, I-B, etc.). I hope this helps! Link to post Share on other sites
GICOP Posted January 16, 2007 Share #115 Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks for that info dtom38 Cheers Martyn Link to post Share on other sites
BOB K. RKSS Posted January 17, 2007 Share #116 Posted January 17, 2007 Here's a very scarce early issue WWII CIB; with Long Pin Back, & marked "Sterling"; along with the Vet's jump wing. I'll be placing this CIB in the For Sale section. Link to post Share on other sites
Yankee John Posted January 21, 2007 Share #117 Posted January 21, 2007 It's funny how these things seem to multipy once you get one I wanted to share my latest ebay pick-up with you. A nice sterling-marked WWII CIB with amazing detail on the leaves and rifle. I love the darkening on the back! I don't think I did too bad for $12 shipped to my door! It was missing one sterling clutch-back, but what self-respecting US collector doesn't have a spare or two in the parts box? John Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted January 21, 2007 Share #118 Posted January 21, 2007 John, THAT is a pretty badge. I think you did really well for $12. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
Yankee John Posted January 21, 2007 Share #119 Posted January 21, 2007 Thanks Jim! I've been looking for one with nice leaf detail ever since I saw the one that you posted earlier- I fell in love with it John John, THAT is a pretty badge. I think you did really well for $12. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted January 21, 2007 Share #120 Posted January 21, 2007 John, These CIB's are bad for people. I think I got my first one a few months ago, and I now have 6. I've got another mini on the way and finally picked up a nice cloth patch. I think I may be addicted. I'll do an update when everything arrives. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
spd811 Posted January 25, 2007 Share #121 Posted January 25, 2007 My Father was a Sgt in Co E, 259th Inf, 65th Div during WW2. He saw some action and has some great stories. I once asked him about how they earned medals. He told me he and a number of the men he served with could have earned bronze stars and silver stars during the fighting, but they didn't care about putting people in for medals when they were trying to survive in combat. He said they didn't care who had the most medals. He told me the Combat Infantry Badge was the only award they wanted. If you didn't have the CIB, you were nobody, and all the combat vets looked down on anyone who didn't have one. He said the CIB was the most important thing on the uniform. I thought all you CIB collectors would like to hear what a true combat vet thought was the most important award. Link to post Share on other sites
ken1967 Posted January 25, 2007 Share #122 Posted January 25, 2007 Hi guys, I recently added this patch to my cloth CIB collection but have no real idea what period it is. Buyer says WWII, but I'm skeptical. Any ideas? Thanks! Ken Collecting early US Army headgear and uniforms. Link to post Share on other sites
ken1967 Posted January 25, 2007 Share #123 Posted January 25, 2007 Reverse Collecting early US Army headgear and uniforms. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve B. Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share #124 Posted January 25, 2007 Ken- It's really hard to date cloth CIBs since so many were made around the world. Yours looks to be on khaki twill cloth, and while it definitely could be WWII, it could also be from the 1950s. I realize this is kind of a non-answer, and I apologize for that. I just don't feel comfortable saying it is definitely WWII. Steve Collecting 3rd Armored Division items of all kinds from all eras, specializing in the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Baker Posted January 25, 2007 Share #125 Posted January 25, 2007 My Father was a Sgt in Co E, 259th Inf, 65th Div during WW2. He saw some action and has some great stories. I once asked him about how they earned medals. He told me he and a number of the men he served with could have earned bronze stars and silver stars during the fighting, but they didn't care about putting people in for medals when they were trying to survive in combat. He said they didn't care who had the most medals. He told me the Combat Infantry Badge was the only award they wanted. If you didn't have the CIB, you were nobody, and all the combat vets looked down on anyone who didn't have one. He said the CIB was the most important thing on the uniform.I thought all you CIB collectors would like to hear what a true combat vet thought was the most important award. Hi, I've also heard this, and my brother earned a CIB in VN. That is just another thing that attracted me to them. I also like the way they look. An attractive badge with a simple design. Collecting WWII Armor and Tank Destroyer Items Link to post Share on other sites
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