WWII US Combat Infantry Badge -
The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is a United States Army military award. The badge is awarded to infantrymen and Special
Forces Soldiers in the rank of Colonel and below, who personally fought in active ground combat while assigned as members of
either an infantry, Ranger or Special Forces unit, of brigade size or smaller, any time after 6 December 1941. The CIB and its
non-combat contemporary, the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) were simultaneously created during World War II to enhance the morale
and prestige of service in the infantry. Specifically, it recognizes the inherent sacrifices of all infantrymen, and that, in
comparison to all other military occupational specialties, infantrymen face the greatest risk of being wounded or killed in
action.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US medals and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII medal or insignia worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the medals
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This US medal or insignia is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this medal/insignia.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII medals or insignia, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US medals and insignia
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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