United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Sterling silver marked Second World War issue 1944-45

This insignia is of the type issued in Second World War circa 1944-45, and is marked 'Sterling' (for sterling silver) on reverse

The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x 'Short' pin-posts & clutch-back disc fittings

The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands

Basic Award criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge

A). Be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties

B). Actively participate in such ground combat

C). Assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat

Condition: EF

Code: 25422