United States. A Department Of Defense Office Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff Identification Badge

United States; Two-piece construction, silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a silver base, unmarked, 57 mm, triple push pins, intact enamels, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge is a United States military badge presented to the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff upon appointment to position as either a Service Head, Vice Chairman, or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The decoration is also authorized to staff and support personnel assigned to the Office of the Joint Chiefs. Individuals may qualify for permanent wear of this badge after being assigned to the staff for one year on active duty or two years as a reservist. The badge was first approved in February 1963 and has remained unchanged in appearance since then.