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$295.00
Original U.S. WWII Manufacturing Die for Combat Medical Badge Third Award - Scarce—
$295.00
The Story
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendously scarce piece of WWII manufacturing, one of the original dies used to make U.S. Combat Medical Badges, one of the most well-known and sought-after WWII badges. This example is specifically for the Third Award, with stars at the top and bottom. This is the scarcest variant of this badge.
The die measures 2½ x 1⅞” and has some oxidation on both the top and bottom as shown. Comes ready for further research and display.
The Combat Medical Badge is an award of the United States Army which was created in January 1945. Any member of the Army Medical Department, at the rank of colonel or below, who is assigned or attached to a ground combat arms unit of brigade or smaller size which provides medical support during any period in which the unit was engaged in ground combat is eligible for the CMB. According to the award criterion, the individual must be performing medical duties while simultaneously being engaged by the enemy; strict adherence to this requirement and its interpretation (e.g., distant mortar rounds vs. direct small arms fire) will vary by unit. As of 3 June 2005, Special Forces medics are no longer eligible for the award, but may receive the Combat Infantryman Badge. A revision has allowed aviation medics to be eligible for the CMB.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a tremendously scarce piece of WWII manufacturing, one of the original dies used to make U.S. Combat Medical Badges, one of the most well-known and sought-after WWII badges. This example is specifically for the Third Award, with stars at the top and bottom. This is the scarcest variant of this badge.
The die measures 2½ x 1⅞” and has some oxidation on both the top and bottom as shown. Comes ready for further research and display.
The Combat Medical Badge is an award of the United States Army which was created in January 1945. Any member of the Army Medical Department, at the rank of colonel or below, who is assigned or attached to a ground combat arms unit of brigade or smaller size which provides medical support during any period in which the unit was engaged in ground combat is eligible for the CMB. According to the award criterion, the individual must be performing medical duties while simultaneously being engaged by the enemy; strict adherence to this requirement and its interpretation (e.g., distant mortar rounds vs. direct small arms fire) will vary by unit. As of 3 June 2005, Special Forces medics are no longer eligible for the award, but may receive the Combat Infantryman Badge. A revision has allowed aviation medics to be eligible for the CMB.
