{"product_id":"original-us-army-recruiter-badge","title":"Original US Army Recruiter Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original, surplus US Army Recruiter Badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Background and Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst established in June 1961, the \u003cb\u003eArmy Recruiter Identification Badge\u003c\/b\u003e was awarded to active personnel who met demanding enlistment quotas. The design features a bald eagle representing federal authority and a diagonal flaming torch to represent opportunity and advancement. These original 1970s badges showcase a striking \u003cb\u003ecircular band\u003c\/b\u003e inscribed with \"U.S. ARMY RECRUITER\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Build and Attachment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of robust \u003cb\u003epolished silver-toned iron\u003c\/b\u003e, the insignia measures exactly \u003cb\u003e2-1\/8 inches\u003c\/b\u003e (5.4 cm) in height and width. The reverse is finished with a protective black-painted coating to prevent corrosion. Unlike standard pin-backs that sag, it uses \u003cb\u003ethree pin posts\u003c\/b\u003e with brass clutch backs to keep the badge completely flat and secure on heavy wool tunics or canvas gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModern Utility and Display\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eoriginal US surplus\u003c\/b\u003e item is graded in \u003cb\u003eSupergrade like-new condition\u003c\/b\u003e, showing minimal storage wear. For military historians and collectors, it provides a period-correct addition to a late Cold War or Vietnam-era display. Reenactors can depend on its rugged military-spec metal construction to survive active field use on field jackets without tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Vietnam-era impression or collector display with this original US military badge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55778984788353,"sku":"SKU9730B","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/ca74a04fe1094c915139e7a8f6de35b4.webp?v=1780952138","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-army-recruiter-badge","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}