Korean War Era US Army Expert Infantryman Badge

This is a United States Army Expert Infantryman badge from the Korean War era. Along with the Combat Infantryman 3rd Award badge, the Expert Infantryman badge was born from the recognition that infantryman were sure to die or suffer injury in disproportionate numbers compared to other enlisted men. The badge shows a rifle on a blue enameled background.

Circa Korean War.

Approximately 7/16" in height and 3" in width.

Chrome-plated brass with enamel, brass catches.

Two posts with clutch-back catches.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCX92 LBHX1/11 SeDEX2/16

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some light wear and moderate tarnish on its reverse.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.