Grouping to Sgt. in 157th Infantry, 45th National Guard Div.

[kaszanka]

Hello All !

Just wanted to share this little group to a Sgt. in 45th division . Hope you like it. Finding a tunic to this set will be quite the adventure...

Back of the .45 pouch has a writing:

 

Co "H"

157th

Serena Colo.

11/21/27

 

and a first aid pouch:

 

Luisville Colo.

Co "H" 12/28/27

157th Inf.

 

hope you like it

[kaszanka]

few more, All items are signed either FAB or 157th... but not the Colt holster - it came on this belt but there is no writing other than manufactuers stamp from 1917

[plick27]

Great stuff! Thanks for the pics.

[manayunkman]

Beautiful group.

 

Amazing IDs on everything.

 

The helmet chinstrap ID is killer.

[manayunkman]

I just noticed the stripes on the helmet.

 

Anything on the other side?

[kaszanka]

I just noticed the stripes on the helmet.

 

Anything on the other side?

other side also has stripes !

Glad you Guys like it !

[kaszanka]

Great stuff! Thanks for the pics.

 

I didnt want to start new thread... figured I resurrect this one. I have a question though - I was thinking about building a mannequin impression around this set of gear.

Question is - what uniform should I use for this period - its 1926-27 - do I use M17 or M18 uniform - WW1 style with black discs ? or use early golden discs ?

or maybe a early melton wool M26 tunic ?

 

obviously finding a real untouched 45th tunic with swastika patch will be hard.. I could put one together i guess - but I am not sure what uniform/discs/patch setup would be the best ?

 

any advice ?

[hbtcoveralls]

 

I didnt want to start new thread... figured I resurrect this one. I have a question though - I was thinking about building a mannequin impression around this set of gear.

Question is - what uniform should I use for this period - its 1926-27 - do I use M17 or M18 uniform - WW1 style with black discs ? or use early golden discs ?

or maybe a early melton wool M26 tunic ?

 

obviously finding a real untouched 45th tunic with swastika patch will be hard.. I could put one together i guess - but I am not sure what uniform/discs/patch setup would be the best ?

 

any advice ?

you should look up the 45th division yearbook from the era you want to represent, that might clue you in on what uniform they were wearing.

[rd12]

I missed this post the first time around, incredible that everything is marked, what a great set.

[kaszanka]

I missed this post the first time around, incredible that everything is marked, what a great set.

Thank you Sir !

 

did some research today as I was able to put my hands on "Encyclopedia of USArmy Insignia and Uniforms" by W.K.Emerson, going by this book in 1923 there was a change to gilt buttons and discs... therefore a nice olive drab cotton made tunic with standing collar would be very nice i guess

I got a pair of 157th discs not long ago - I guess that may come in handy (will need H company disc instead of K of course)

[bbmilitaria]

That is a great group and rarely seen together after all these years.