Army Master EOD Badge – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Insignia Full Size with Mirror Finish

The official U.S. Army Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Badge represents the highest level of proficiency in the EOD field. This full-size badge features a mirror finish and is worn proudly by qualified personnel on the Army Service Uniform (ASU) and Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU). Authentic Army Master EOD Badge – full size version Highly detailed design with polished mirror finish Represents the top level of EOD qualification in the U.S. Army Approved for wear on ASU and AGSU dress uniforms Pin-on style with secure clutch-back fasteners Made in the USA to official military specifications 1-3/4 inches in height, consisting of shield charged with a conventional. drop bomb, point down, from which radiates four lightning flashes, all in front of and contained within a wreath of laurel leaves. The shield charged with a drop bomb is from the shoulder sleeve insignia approved for the Bomb Disposal School in 1942. The device was subsequently adopted for wear on a brassard to identify bomb disposal personnel. The bomb, with the point down, indicates a live bomb and with the shield reflects the functions of ordnance personnel to safely dispose of live ordnance. The specific criteria for award of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badges is included in AR 600-8-22, all badges require assignment to specific TOE/TDA EOD positions and recommended by the commander in addition to the following: I. Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge: Must have been awarded the Senior EOD Badge and served 60 months in a TOE/TDA officer of NCO EOD position, since award of the senior badge.