U.S. Army 332nd Medical Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge – Vanguard – New Old Stock
Original U.S. Army 332nd Medical Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge (CSIB) manufactured by Vanguard Military.
This full-color metal-and-enamel badge features the distinctive insignia of the 332nd Medical Brigade: three white stars against a blue field above a scarlet medical cross, bordered in white and maroon.
The three stars and blue field reference the Tennessee state flag and the brigade's historic home area. The scarlet cross represents medical care, while maroon and white are traditional colors of the U.S. Army Medical Department. The distinctive rounded-and-pointed shape incorporates symbolism associated with both medicine and surgery.
The 332nd Medical Brigade traces its lineage through units that served during World War II and subsequently participated in Southwest Asia operations. Its campaign credits include Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Defense of Saudi Arabia and Liberation of Kuwait.
Manufacturer: Vanguard
Organization: U.S. Army
Unit: 332nd Medical Brigade
Type: Combat Service Identification Badge (CSIB)
Construction: Metal and enamel
Approximate badge height: 2 inches
Colors: Maroon, white, blue and scarlet/red
Condition: New old stock / unused appearance
Packaging: Original Vanguard “Hard Corps” retail package
UPC: 024768517150
Country: United States
According to the official heraldic description, the CSIB is a 2-inch silver-color metal and enamel device based on the unit's shoulder sleeve insignia.
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