U.S. Army Inspector General Full Size IDB

U.S. Army Inspector General Full Size IDB.

All current and former inspectors general in good standing throughout all components of the Army are eligible to wear the IGIB for the remainder of their careers.

The IGIB is an IG blue disk with a thin gold wreath around its perimeter. At the center of the disk is the gold IG branch insignia. The IG branch insignia is composed of a crossed-sword and fasces with wreath bearing the motto “Droit et Avant,” which is French for "First be Correct -Then Take Action" or more commonly "Be Right - Then Forward."

The metallic version is authorized for wear on the right pocket/breast of the Army Service Uniform, and the Army Green Service Uniform; the subdued sew-on version is authorized for the right breast pocket of the Operational Camouflage Uniform. Army Civilian IGs are eligible to wear the IGIB lapel pin.