2nd Infantry Division Korean War Badges

[tredhed2]

Rencently, there was a post about the "Order of the Silver Bayonet", a KW badge worn by 7th ID soldiers.

Not to be outdone, the 2nd Infantry Division had some badges, too. They too were awarded for for valorous conduct on patrols, in actual combat, or subsequent duty performance.

These first two are from the 23rd IR. The cloth one is depicted in their 3 volume KW unit hx.

[tredhed2]

The nickname of the 38th IR was the "Spearheaders" - to the GIs, they were the tip of the spear for many assaults.

This one is striking. You can see that the brass was originally a frosted silver but most of it has been lost to the ages.

[jerryrehr]

Interesting items you have there..... never seen either.
Jerry