The CIB and its non-combat contemporary, the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), were created in November 1943 during World War II to boost morale and increase the prestige of service in the Infantry. Specifically, it recognizes the inherent sacrifices of all infantrymen, and that they face a greater risk of being wounded or killed in action than ...

On October 27, 1943, the War Department formally established the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The Combat Infantry Badge was officially authorized with an executive order dated November 15, 1943; then on June 30, 1944, the U.S. Congress approved an extra ten dollars in monthly pay to every infantryman awarded the CIB (excepting commissioned ...

At the close of World War II, our largest war in which the armor and artillery played key roles in the ground campaigns, a review was conducted of the CIB criteria with consideration being given to creating either additional badges or authorizing the badge to cavalry and armor units.

2006年11月12日 · This is a nicely embroidered CIB on thick brown wool, probably English-made. The moths have been busy on this one as can be seen by the numerous holes on the left side: This is embroidered on what appears to be standard WWII-era wool shirt material, with a blue background made of a thin cotton material.

2010年1月18日 · The CIB was introduced during WWII in October, 1943 and was made retroactive to 7 December, 1941 marking America’s entry into the war after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The idea behind the badge was to give personal recognition to the bravery of individual infantrymen fighting under extremely poor conditions, while sustaining very ...

The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is one of the most revered and prestigious awards in the U.S. Army, symbolizing a soldier’s direct participation in ground combat. First authorized in 1943 during World War II, the CIB was designed to recognize the unique challenges and sacrifices of infantry soldiers who engage in combat with the enemy.

2016年6月12日 · To go though the entire list of these Triple CIB recipients and see just how much info I could find on them, and post it in one topic. As you'll see I was able to find quite a few, but a lot of them where there were little or no info at all.

The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), was introduced on November 11th 1943, by the Amreican War Department. It was awarded to Infantry men that, after December 6th 1941, were ingaged in ground combat as member of a regiment or smaller unit.

It has been an integral part of American military culture since its inception in 1943 during World War II. The CIB is awarded to infantry soldiers who have actively engaged in ground combat while under hostile fire from enemy forces.

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 Combat Infantryman Badge. Later, a matte-black subdued metal badge was created for wearing on the fatigues in the field.