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C042773 U.S. COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE.

BACKGROUND: The Combat Infantryman badge was given for exemplary behavior in heavy combat. With the awarding of this badge came an increase in pay of ten dollars per month and if the soldier was a private he was promoted to Private First Class.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Badge measuring approximately 8cm x 2.5cm high, consisting of a silver edged, blue enamel bar, with a silver musket to its center, over top a silver wreath of oak leaves. The musket on a blue background represents the infantry while the oak leaves are symbolic of strength, victory and honour. To the reverse is a the raised text "Sterling" and only one of the remaining pair of pin posts and no pinch clips.

GRADE *** 1/2                         PRICE $45.00

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