Infantry Combat Badge

Infantry Combat Badge: The ICB is in the form of a vertically mounted Australian Army SLR (7.62mm self-loading rifle) bayonet surrounded by an oval shaped laurel wreath. It is approximately 28 mm wide and fixed to the uniform by means of pins and clutch grips. The finish is darkened antique copper. Conditions of Award: The Infantry Combat Badge or ICB, may only be awarded to a serving member of the Australian Army who has given, either continuous or aggregate, 90 days satisfactory service as an infantryman in operations. Service as an infantryman means service as a member of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in an infantry posting in an Australian Infantry Battalion, Independent Rifle Company, Commando Company, Special Air Service Regiment, or other such Australian unit as may be designated by the Chief of General Staff.

Operations is defined as service in a war or campaign in respect of which campaign star or medal is awarded. Special circumstances exist where members of other Corps may be awarded the badge. These are dealt with on a case by case basis by an Infantry Combat Badge Committee. Wearing of the Badge: The Infantry Combat Badge is worn on the left breast, centrally placed one (1) cm immediately above the medal riband or medals. The Badge is worn with the bayonet pointing upwards and is not to be polished. It is not worn on civilian dress by serving members.