Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 19, 2017 Share #1676 Posted November 19, 2017 Sure, several different styles, Bill. Although this German-made one isn't a pinback I like it due to its 3-D musket and that dark blue enamel: As you know "Infantry Blue" is actually several shades lighter. Here's the clutch back reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 19, 2017 Share #1677 Posted November 19, 2017 I'm going to be off of this Forum for awhile, but wanted to post photos of this tough to find Afghanistan-made CIB: The blue stone is hand cut and fitted lapis lazuli, while the rest is coin silver. Here's the reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted November 19, 2017 Share #1678 Posted November 19, 2017 Sure, several different styles, Bill. Although this German-made one isn't a pinback I like it due to its 3-D musket and that dark blue enamel: {style_image_url}/attachicon.gif C5B53E67-8508-4466-8609-797E6AED03ED.jpg As you know "Infantry Blue" is actually several shades lighter. Here's the clutch back reverse: {style_image_url}/attachicon.gif 86D10DBA-BFC6-4FEE-B854-585864BC1B0D.jpg Yes, it's not always about the fastner that tell's the mfg. The muskets on some are very European looking. Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted November 21, 2017 Share #1679 Posted November 21, 2017 Another really nice in country hand stitched 2nd award CIB from a jungle jacket i have in my collection. It can be seen here https://www.freetheoppressed.me/work/#/buckley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted November 24, 2017 Share #1680 Posted November 24, 2017 Here is a bullion example named to a trooper that served in combat during the last 6 weeks of the war with the 101st. When the war ended, he was transferred to the 508th. He returned from Germany in the summer of 1946. I believe it is German made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted November 27, 2017 Share #1681 Posted November 27, 2017 Very nice, what is interesting here is that I have never seen a bullion badge sewn on the pocket before. I have seen pin-on CIBs worn this way, but not bullion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 27, 2017 Share #1682 Posted November 27, 2017 Recent acquisition of a full size Sterling Silver 4th Award CIB: Please excuse the minor tarnish and that speck of dirt above the muzzle ... haven't cleaned it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted November 27, 2017 Share #1683 Posted November 27, 2017 Is this the one that just went on eBay for like $350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 28, 2017 Share #1684 Posted November 28, 2017 Is this the one that just went on eBay for like $350 WoW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 28, 2017 Share #1685 Posted November 28, 2017 Recent acquisition of a full size Sterling Silver 4th Award CIB: A1F8E585-E475-4C67-BCE0-F61909937AF6.jpg Please excuse the minor tarnish and that speck of dirt above the muzzle ... haven't cleaned it yet. Great looking badge. Is it maker marked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 28, 2017 Share #1686 Posted November 28, 2017 Yep, rd12: it included the following Sterling Silver badges: EIB, 1st Award CIB (that turned out to be a WWII one), 2nd Award CIB, 3rd Award CIB, 4th Award CIB (the one pictured above) plus cloth patches for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Award CIB's. Still very pricy, but I am 71 years old so I subscribe to the "buy once, cry once" mantra. (But, yeah, I'm still sniffling a bit.) And, firefighter, it has "Balfour" and "Sterling" hallmarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 28, 2017 Share #1687 Posted November 28, 2017 Yep, rd12: it included the following Sterling Silver badges: EIB, 1st Award CIB (that turned out to be a WWII one), 2nd Award CIB, 3rd Award CIB, 4th Award CIB (the one pictured above) plus cloth patches for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Award CIB's. Still very pricy, but I am 71 years old so I subscribe to the "buy once, cry once" mantra. (But, yeah, I'm still sniffling a bit.) And, firefighter, it has "Balfour" and "Sterling" hallmarks. Very nice. Great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted December 1, 2017 Share #1688 Posted December 1, 2017 Not sure the manufacturer of this cloth CIB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted December 1, 2017 Share #1689 Posted December 1, 2017 My guess, South Vietnamese or possibly Korean - nice badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted December 1, 2017 Share #1690 Posted December 1, 2017 Here are a few more that I picked up. I nabbed them pretty cheap, 2nd award is marked Sterling and Simon made. The other I'd a Japanese made, an early meyer with separate musket, and the last is a nice WW2 standard cib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted December 1, 2017 Share #1691 Posted December 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted December 2, 2017 Share #1692 Posted December 2, 2017 Firefighter, thanks for your comments. BILL THE PATCH, some good scores there, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted December 13, 2017 Share #1693 Posted December 13, 2017 Another theatre made CIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted December 13, 2017 Share #1694 Posted December 13, 2017 Another theatre made CIB. Great looking Vietnam HM CIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted December 19, 2017 Share #1695 Posted December 19, 2017 There's been some nice CIBs posted here lately, here are a few I've picked up recently. Two Italian and one South Vietnamese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted December 19, 2017 Share #1696 Posted December 19, 2017 Nice Italian made ones Rd12, love the x stitching on the middle one. Very unique Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted December 19, 2017 Share #1697 Posted December 19, 2017 There's been some nice CIBs posted here lately, here are a few I've picked up recently. Two Italian and one South Vietnamese. All choice examples. Do you mind sharing the backs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted December 20, 2017 Share #1698 Posted December 20, 2017 Not at all, here are the backs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted December 25, 2017 Share #1699 Posted December 25, 2017 Any ideas on this version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted January 2, 2018 Share #1700 Posted January 2, 2018 Any ideas on this version? US made I believe. Here is a similar version in color. I think these were made from the same pattern, they have very distinct wreaths. I had not seen these style subdued before, only in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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