United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Sterling silver marked Second World War issue 1944-45

This insignia is of the type issued in Second World War circa 1944-45, and is marked 'Sterling' (for sterling silver) on reverseThe reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x 'Short' pin-posts & clutch-back disc fittingsThe award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribandsBasic Award criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman BadgeA). Be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry dutiesB). Actively participate in such ground combatC). Assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combatCondition: EF