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Badge, Anti-Aircraft, Rifle, Expert

Badge, Anti-Aircraft, Rifle, Expert

Genuine WWII US Expert badge, with Anti-Aircraft, Rifle bars. Pin back. The U.S. Army created its first musketry proficiency badges circa 1880 to reward marksmen. According t the system enacted in 1921, three basic badges indicated the degree of proficiency, andadditional bars specific weapons or courses. The three badges were: - Marksman , Second-class Gunner. Minimum score of 60-77 % of points, depending on the weapon or qualification course. - Sharpshooter , First-class Gunner. 78-87 % of points. - Expert . 85-91 % of points.

€45.00
Badge, Combat Infantry (CIB), Cloth

Badge, Combat Infantry (CIB), Cloth

Nice genuine WWII US Combat Infantry Badge, to be worn on dress uniform above the left front pocket. Made on cloth. 10cm. 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.

€25.00
Badge, Combat Infantry (CIB), Embroidered on felt

Badge, Combat Infantry (CIB), Embroidered on felt

Nice genuine WWII US Combat Infantry Badge, to be worn on dress uniform above the left front pocket. Scarce embroidered on felt version. 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.

€75.00
Badge, Combat Medic, US Army, Sterling

Badge, Combat Medic, US Army, Sterling

Genuine WWII US Army Combat Medic Badge, to be worn on the service dress or jump jacket. Issued to medics who served under enemy fire (see book Doc McIlvoy , page 161 for further information). Good overall condition. Pin is in working order.

€125.00
Badge, Expert, Rifle, Sterling

Badge, Expert, Rifle, Sterling

Genuine WWII US Expert   badge ,  with Rifle bar. The U.S. Army created its first musketry proficiency badges circa 1880 to reward marksmen. According t the system enacted in 1921, three basic badges indicated the degree of proficiency, andadditional bars specific weapons or courses. The three badges were: - Marksman , Second-class Gunner. Minimum score of 60-77 % of points, depending on the weapon or qualification course. - Sharpshooter , First-class Gunner. 78-87 % of points. - Expert . 85-91 % of points.

€35.00
Badge, Expert, Sterling, PB

Badge, Expert, Sterling, PB

Genuine WWII US Expert   badge ,  hallmarked Sterling, pin back. The U.S. Army created its first musketry proficiency badges circa 1880 to reward marksmen. According t the system enacted in 1921, three basic badges indicated the degree of proficiency, andadditional bars specific weapons or courses. The three badges were: - Marksman , Second-class Gunner. Minimum score of 60-77 % of points, depending on the weapon or qualification course. - Sharpshooter , First-class Gunner. 78-87 % of points. - Expert . 85-91 % of points.

€35.00
Badge, Expert, Sterling, PB

Badge, Expert, Sterling, PB

Genuine WWII US Expert   badge ,  hallmarked Sterling, pin back. The U.S. Army created its first musketry proficiency badges circa 1880 to reward marksmen. According t the system enacted in 1921, three basic badges indicated the degree of proficiency, andadditional bars specific weapons or courses. The three badges were: - Marksman , Second-class Gunner. Minimum score of 60-77 % of points, depending on the weapon or qualification course. - Sharpshooter , First-class Gunner. 78-87 % of points. - Expert . 85-91 % of points.

€35.00
Badge, Indentification, War Department General Staff, N.S. MEYER Inc.

Badge, Indentification, War Department General Staff, N.S. MEYER Inc.

Scarce genuine WWII US War Department General Staff indentification badge. Created in 1933, it was worn on the upper right pocket of the service coat by officers of the Army who had served for at least one year in the War Department General Staff since June 1920.

€115.00
Badge, Motor Vehicles Badge, Operator-S, Sterling

Badge, Motor Vehicles Badge, Operator-S, Sterling

Genuine WWII Motor Vehicles Badge, with OPERATOR - S (for special mechanical equipment) bar, hallmarked Sterling. This badge is to be worn above the upper left pocket of the service dress, below the ribbons. Pin back. Created in July 1942, the Motor Vehicles Badge is a U.S. Army reward issued to drivers, mechanics and special equipment operators to denote the attainment of a high degree of skill in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles. The bars which are issued to the Motor Vehicles Badge are as follows: DRIVER - A (for amphibious vehicles) DRIVER - M (for motorcycles) DRIVER - T (for tracked vehicles) DRIVER - W (for wheeled vehicles) MECHANIC (for automotive or allied vehicles) OPERATOR - S (for special mechanical equipment)

€49.00

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Badge, National Youth Administration

Badge, National Youth Administration

Genuine WWII. National Youth Administration badge. World War II had a broad impact on the social programs of Federal Security Agency. The Federal Security Administrator served as coordinator of the Office of Health, Welfare, and related Defense Activities, which provided health care, education, and related services necessitated by the war effort. 5.5cm.

€65.00
Badge, Parachutist's, 'Jump Wings', Silver, US Army, Miniature, Pin Back, Mint

Badge, Parachutist's, 'Jump Wings', Silver, US Army, Miniature, Pin Back, Mint

Great genuine WWII US Army 925 silver alloy 'jump wings', miniature version (20mm). Mint, unissued condition. Pin is in working order.

€75.00
Badge, Parachutist's, 'Jump Wings', US Army, GEMSCO, Sterling, Pin Back

Badge, Parachutist's, 'Jump Wings', US Army, GEMSCO, Sterling, Pin Back

Nice genuine WWII US Army silver alloy 'jump wings', hallmarked GEMSCO Sterling . Intended for being worn on the dress uniform or jump jacket. The original pin is in working order. Designed by Captain Yarborough and 2nd Lieutenant Minter, the Army Parachutist's Badge was first presented on March 23, 1941. Qualification was six jumps, later reduced to five. Complete and in very good overall condition.

€175.00
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