Description
This is a sterling silver United States Army Expert Infantryman badge from World War II. 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.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 7/16" in height and 3" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver with enamel, brass catches.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts with clutch-back catches.
MARKINGS:STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCX90 LCIX1/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge has some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.