Mar 27, 2020 · During WW2, there existed metallic, composite models of the CIB composed of a separate EIB rectangle-badge and oak-leaf wreath that then was pinned to the blouse, as a …

Jul 25, 2014 · Second and third awards of the CIB are indicated by superimposing 1 and 2 stars respectively, centered at the top. of the badge between the points of the oak wreath. To date, …

Mar 3, 2010 · For this purpose, an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Medical Badge is considered as a citation in orders. Documents executed since 4 August 1944 in …

Sep 22, 2019 · Only after 2001 did a 4th time period for the CIB exist. A person would have to have been in WW2, Korea, something from Vietnam until 10-Sep-2001 (you could have been …

Oct 18, 2024 · Some who earned the CIB commented on my post that the CIB held higher standing. Of those who responded that earned the CIB and at a later time went for the EIB …

Sep 29, 2020 · I have the impression and feeling during WW2, Jump wings were considered more important than the CIB. Airborne troopers were the "elite", where as any ground pounding …

Aug 11, 2020 · This addresses an issue that ultimately led to the creation of the Combat Medical Badge. Apparently medics attached to infantry units were originally awarded the Combat …

Jun 12, 2016 · A article on William Bull in that he was the first recipient of the Expert Infantryman Badge, Bull at this time was a Technical Sergeant in Company A, 399th Infantry 100th Infantry …

Nov 12, 2006 · This is a picture of my Combat Infantryman's Badge which I acquired back in the early 90's shortly after returning from the Gulf War. It is much more detailed and fancy than the …

Nov 1, 2013 · There was no special badge of recognition for combat aviators during the Vietnam conflict. Senior and Master Aviator wings would have been awarded during the Vietnam …