Vintage US ARMY Sterling Silver COMBAT BADGES 2nd Award CIB 1 Star~E H SIMON

VERY RARE

Heads up I do not lower prices COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES (CIB) WITH STAR
Made of solid Sterling Silver by E H Simmon and marked G-I
2nd Award with 1 Star
Clutch back - Each Measures 3 " long
Probably dates circa later 1950s to Vietnam era

Badge design
The original, World War II–model CIB was a silver and enamel badge, consisting of a 3-inch-wide (76 mm) rectangular bar with an infantry-blue field upon which is superimposed a Springfield Arsenal Musket, Model 1795. The composite device is superimposed to an elliptic oak-leaf wreath, symbolizing steadfast character, strength, and loyalty. During World War II, 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. Since World War II, the CIB has been made in cloth (colored and subdued) for wear,