Description
In 2025, “master combat badges” were introduced, specifically the Master Combat Infantryman Badge (MCIB), Master Combat Medical Badge (MCMB), and Master Combat Action Badge (MCAB). The badges represent those who have earned both a combat badge (Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Combat Medical Badge (CMB), or CAB) and an expert badge (Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB), or Expert Soldier Badge (ESB)).
The “master badges” appear identical to their respective combat badges, replacing the silver wreaths on the full-color metal badges with gold wreaths; subdued pin-on badges and sew-on badges would see their black wreaths also replaced with gold. Soldiers that had earned a combat badge but a “separate” expert badge (a CIB and an EFMB, for example) would wear the master badge aligning with their combat badge (in the case of a CIB and an EFMB, the awardee would wear the Master Combat Infantryman Badge).
Those who carry this coin can produce it to show that they have been at the front lines defending American freedom and liberty in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere in an era of global terror.
Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, many soldiers have performed their duties in close contact with enemy forces, or actively engaged with the enemies of freedom, although not assigned to infantry or special forces. These personnel – whose individual participation in defense of their nation is just as heroic – have been afforded the special recognition of the Combat Action Badge since 2005.
The Combat Action Badge is a silver badge of an oak wreath supporting a rectangle bearing a bayonet surmounting a grenade. The bayonet and grenade represent active combat, and the oak wreath symbolizes strength and loyalty.
If you or someone you know can say that they were in harm’s way in defense of the American homeland, this Combat Action Badge challenge coin is the ideal coin to carry. The obverse displays the design of the medal. The reverse features the seal of the U.S. Army. Minted with an antique finish, this Army challenge coin authentically reproduces the Combat Action Badge in challenge coin form.
Each coin measures 1 3/4 inch (44mm) in diameter.
