SOLD US Army General Staff Badge Meyer 22M . FLU4090

United States Army General Staff Identification Badge. Clutch back and multi-piece construction. Marker marked N.S. Meyer Inc New York 22M on back. Mid 1960s to mid 1970s (Vietnam) era. Size approximately 1 3/4 inches across. Worn condition.

Additional Notes: The United States Army General Staff Identification Badge, now known as the Army Staff Identification Badge (ASIB), is a prestigious decoration awarded to personnel who serve for at least one year in an authorized position at the Headquarters, Department of the Army. It was first proposed by General Douglas MacArthur in 1931 and officially authorized in 1933. The badge features the Arms of the United States in gold, with a five-pointed black enameled star and green laurel leaves in each angle. It symbolizes the honor and responsibility of serving on the Army Staff.

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