U.S. ARMY 196TH INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT SERVICE ID BADGE (CSIB)

Nicknamed “Chargers,” the 196th Infantry Brigade was originally constituted 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserve and assigned to the 98th Division; it was subsequently organized in Buffalo, New York in November of that year. It was first designated as the 196th Infantry Brigade in 1936, but was converted and redesignated 3rd Platoon, 98th Reconnaissance Troop, 98th Division before being activated for Federal service in World War II, where it earned credit for participation in two campaigns.

After World War II, the unit was assigned to the Organized Reserve (Army Reserve after 1952), and after a ten-year stint as the 98th Reconnaissance Company it was disbanded, with its 3rd Platoon being reconstituted in the Regular Army as HQ and HQ Company, 196th Infantry Brigade. During a nearly seven-year period of activation from 1965 to 1972, it was credited with participating in 14 of the 17 named Vietnam campaigns and was awarded four Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citations, adding new meaning to the unit motto "Ahead of the Rest."

The 196th Infantry Brigade CSIB (Combat Service ID Badge) a yellow, lit double-headed match on an oblong blue shield. Blue is the Infantry color, while yellow and red are the colors of Cavalry and Artillery respectively. Double-headed matches were used with matchlock muskets; the two lit ends ensure that the weapon would be ready to fire after loading.

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