Army Epaulets - Enlisted and Officer - Small Size - Sold in Pairs ISLAND_9C~80376 The reasoning behind this was

The reasoning behind this was that the CMB was awarded only to soldiers who had borne combat duties befitting the Bronze Star Medal

The insignia is manufactured in the shape of a bursting bomb

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Army Epaulets - Enlisted and Officer - Small Size - Sold in Pairs ISLAND_9C~80376 The reasoning behind this wasUnited States Army Epaulets Small Size Criteria: Army Shoulder Marks are worn by all personnel in the rank of corporal and above on the shoulder loops of the black unisex cardigan, black pullover sweater, and the AG 415 shirt. Shoulder marks for officers are black with a 1 8 inch yellow stripe below the embroidered grade insignia, while those for enlisted personnel are black with grade insignia embroidered 5 8 inch from the lower end of the shoulder