US Army Expert Infantryman Badge Plaque

Honor the dedication, physical grit, and technical mastery of the Infantry with this beautifully rendered Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Wall Relief Plaque.  The Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) was created with the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) by executive order in November 1943 during World War II. Currently, it is awarded to U.S. Army personnel who hold infantry or Special Forces military occupational specialties with the exception of soldiers with the occupational specialty of Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D). To be awarded the EIB, the soldier must complete a number of prerequisites and pass a battery of graded tests on basic infantry skills.

Modeled after the iconic U.S. Army special skills badge established in 1943, this decorative piece features the classic Springfield Arsenal Model 1795 Musket meticulously set inside a clean, framed border.   The print captures fine structural details, from the barrel bands and flintlock mechanism down to the crisp wood-grain texture embossed on the rifle stock. It serves as a striking tribute and an excellent decor piece for offices, ready rooms, or personal workshops of veterans, active-duty service members, and military history enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

• Wall-Mountable by Default: Designed with a negative volume modifier in the slicer to provide a built-in hanging hole on the back. If you prefer a completely flat back for a desk display or shadow box, simply delete the negative object before slicing.
• Fully Scalable: Easily scale these up for bold wall art or scale them down for tasteful desk displays. (Note: If you keep the hanging holes, they will scale proportionally with the model).

Optimized Print Settings: 

The included slicer settings have been meticulously dialed in to minimize layer lines and maximize aesthetic quality. For the best results straight off the build plate, I recommend the following parameters:

• Nozzle Size: 0.4mm for the default scale. (Note: If you reduce the scale significantly, I highly recommend switching to a 0.2mm nozzle to preserve the ultra-fine details).
• Layer Height: 0.12mm - 0.16mm to capture the intricate textures.
• Infill: 15% (Gyroid) for an ideal balance of weight and structural durability.
• Orientation: Print flat on its back to ensure optimal bed adhesion and a pristine top-surface finish.

Pro-Tip: Print this in Matte Grey PLA, dark grey PETG, or a carbon fiber/marble blend to give it a truly authentic, tactical finish! (Display Model Printed in Matte PLA).  If using filament with additives, do not use smaller layer heights due to the likelihood of nozzle clogging.

Thanks for the support, and happy printing!

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