United States. An Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Eod) Warfare Officer Insignia, Post 1974 Issue

In bronze gilt, maker marked with the Vanguard Industries eagle insignia and coded "V-21" on the reverse, measuring 45.3 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), dual push pins, traces of gilt remains, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces which recognizes those service members, qualified as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians, who are specially trained to deal with the construction, deployment, disarmament, and disposal of high explosive munitions and may include other types of ordnance such as nuclear, biological and chemical weapons along with improvised explosive devices (IED) and improvised nuclear devices (IND). Also known as the "EOD Badge" or "Crab", the decoration is issued by the United States Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. The EOD Badge is the only occupational badge awarded to all four services under the United States Department of Defense. First created in the 1950s, the EOD Badge is issued in three levels and is identical for all branches of service. Although each service has its own requirements, the basic EOD badge is issued upon completion of explosive handling training and between 18 and 24 months of on-the-job field training. The Senior EOD Badge is issued after 3 to 5 years as an explosive ordnance specialist and the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge is issued after 7 to 15 years of service in a senior supervisory position.