Combat Medic badge replica, clutch back. Issued to medics who have seen action. Worn on the dress uniform or jump jacket (see Doc McIlvoy book p.161 for more info).
Reproduction of the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 101st Airborne Infantry Division, 'Screaming Eagles'. Reproduction of the rare early war production with white tongue.
Campaigns:
- Normandy, D-Day, Operation Overlord, Saint-Côme-du-Mont; Carentan - Netherland, Operation Market Garden, Eindhoven - Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne - Germany
Genuine WWII European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribon worn on dress uniform. Ribbon mounting not included. Don't forget to order it to pin them on your dress jacket.
Shoulder holster in tan leather for Colt .45.
Introduced in 1942 for the USAAF pilots, but also used by other services of the US Army, especially the paratroopers.
Metal Combat Infantry Badge insignia CIB) worn on dress uniform. Clutch back.
On October 27, 1943, the War Department formally established the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The CIB was designed to enhance morale and the prestige of the 'Queen of Battle ' . Then Secretary of War Henry Stinson said: 'It is high time we recognize in a personal way the skill and heroism of the American infantry'. Retroactive award of Combat Infantryman Badge may be granted to any infantryman who, on or after December 6, 1941, has established eligibility and been recommended for such award.
Nice reproduction of the US Army officer's cap, featuring leather visor and gilt insignia.
S: 56 (7)
M: 58 (7 1/4)
L: 59.5 (7 3/8)
XL: 60.5 (7 1/2)
XXL: 62 (7 3/4)
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