Combat Infantryman Badge

 United States

Total awarded for WW II: unknown
The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), was introduced on November 11th 1943, by the Amreican War Department. It was awarded to Infantry men that, after December 6th 1941, were ingaged in ground combat as member of a regiment or smaller unit. The decoration was awarded by commanders of divisions, regiments or batallions.
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