Mar 2, 2016 · Joe, quite a few of my friends had CIB tattoos done when we returned from Iraq. Tattoos were very popular in general when I was in, and I'm sure they still are today. Some guys went a little overboard with tabs, badges, etc... We called them "DD-214 tattoos"

Mar 2, 2016 · A GI of the 76th Inf Div on guard duty, wears his CIB, K Co, regiment curiously omitted from signage, photo probably taken as the war was ending or just ended.

Sep 29, 2020 · I've seen numerous photos of both the CIB and jump oval wings being worn. Some wearers place their jump wings under their CIB and otherS over it. Also, some put their ribbons between the two. The jump wings and oval on top seem to be more prevalent with 82nd and 101st Airborne. Is there a regulat...

Jul 25, 2014 · The most common examples of double CIB recipients seen today are those who earned their first award in the Gulf War or Somalia and their second award in the Global War On Terror period (Iraq or Afghanistan).

Feb 23, 2023 · I am in the process of adding ribbons and a CIB to my uncles WW2 tunic. The original decorations were removed at some point and are with my cousin. Two questions: 1) I have read that the CIB was to be put above all other ribbons, yet I have a picture of my uncle in uniform, and he has it below th...

Feb 21, 2015 · Great collection. Curious Walt, the CIB with the Armored Triangle directly above it, it gives the appearance that the Armd badge is affixed to the tips of the wreath, like soldered, would this be so?

Feb 6, 2014 · I read an interesting thread a while back about the EIB vs the CIB. Anyhoodle, the thread kinda turned into a "the CIB is better than and EIB because you earn the CIB in combat, the EIB is just a test you have to take to earn." Well I came across a pretty cool document that I thought would have b...

Jun 27, 2013 · Discovered a document in a former POW's biography which instructs former members of the 21st PS among other units the process to receive the BSM [with] the CIB. After the USAR at St. Louis receives a request by letter, a DD Form 215 will be cut with Blocks 31 and 33 with the BSM and CIB identified.

Nov 12, 2006 · Triple CIB Awardee - Arthur A Werner (1924-1998) By bootsandbooks, January 30, 2015. 6 replies; 3.3k views; Margaret A Haynes January 8, 2022; CIB. Combat Infantry Badge. 4th Award. Aluminum / Black By Jennings Lane, September 22, 2019. 6 …

Dec 20, 2008 · Just picked up a WWII AAF uniform that happens to have a Combat infantry badge on it. It's been on there forever, and came right out of the wood work. Were their any AAF personal that could possibly wear a CIB? Thanks!