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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 Infantryman, Sterling

Badge, Expert Infantryman, Sterling

Genuine WWII US Expert Infantryman Badge. Although similar in name and appearance to the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the EIB is a completely different award. The CIB is awarded to infantrymen for participation in ground combat while the EIB is presented for completion of a course of testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. Clutch back.

€35.00
Badge, Expert Infantryman, Sterling

Badge, Expert Infantryman, Sterling

Genuine WWII US Expert Infantryman Badge. Although similar in name and appearance to the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the EIB is a completely different award. The CIB is awarded to infantrymen for participation in ground combat while the EIB is presented for completion of a course of testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. Clutch back.

€35.00
Badge, Expert, Rifle

Badge, Expert, Rifle

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, 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

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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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