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    Posted 12 years ago

    toracat
    (728 items)

    I looked at my father's medals today, He retired a Colonel, Army reserves. I was kind of surprised to see his combat infantry badge from WW-2 is sterling silver, I was enlisted (drafted) 2 years Vietnam, and received a combat infantry badge, looks similar, but of course it is not sterling, as I guess Officers get even better medals, than enlisted men, even if they are same medal. I do not care, I did not like war. But now happy I have a few of these sterling CIB"s, and a few that are not sterling.

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    Comments

    1. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 12 years ago
      It wasn't the rank, it was the era.
    2. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Agree with chris-- mine have not been sterling either.

      Of course, any soldier is free to purchase an upgrade at the PX-- the staybright versions are popular.

      scott
    3. toracat toracat, 12 years ago
      happy to learn about this
    4. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 12 years ago
      I received the EIB in 1962 and It's not sterling. The sterling has a rich color tone then the silver filled issued later.
    5. toracat toracat, 12 years ago
      I can see that when I compare mine to my father"s ! thanks

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