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Thanks for the quick input! I am not familiar with militaria insignia so this little titbit is interesting that there could be another piece. The ring has a spring mechanism that opens like a necklace catch. I was entertaining that means it could be worn as a pendant but it would be upside down 🙃 I don’t have a coin handy but used a ruler, it is about 1 1/4 inches across.

That’s really nice! I would say you are correct in believing it is a sweetheart pin- a gold chain would connect to the other missing part. The missing part may be an officer’s rank insignia. Based on the direction the eagle’s head is pointing, it is post 1941 manufacture. Can you post another photo with a coin next to it to provide size context?

A better pic

Hi all, I collect vintage Tiffany items and came to acquire this badge, which from my limited research seems to point to a navy officer beret badge? It is sterling and 14k gold. I am curious what that ring at the bottom might be used for. To attach a chain to keep the brooch safe? Will this be a sweetheart pin? It weighs 7g in total. thanks for any insight!

I agree 100% with everything you say, and it also doesn't help that this was a "universal" camouflage that was worn everywhere in the world. In other words, there's nothing special about them like there is with desert camo or jungle fatigues. A set without provenance could have been worn in theater or worn by someone who washed out of basic training.

During World War Two it appeared as though militaries largely emulated the design of British uniforms all green or similar. After some point militaries began emulating the style worn by U.S. military personnel which is camoflogue.

Doh! I leared something new! Thank you. hyrax222

If that insignia was Chinese-made (as I think one should be), I’d expect the yellow and blue sections to be silk rather than felt. I don’t care for it.

A "cracker jack" impression would be interesting. Burning the waste is extremely important to maintain hygiene, but this is seldomly portrayed... I can't imagine why... ;)

It's a British L3A1 Bayonet see below. Best, V/r Lance

At Ford's Custom Guns in Florida, it appears that stripping the plating and then bluing the parts could run up to $1000.00, with a turn-around time of 9 months, but don't quote me on that, you can go to their website and ask.

A nice minty Navy China Relief Expedition Medal Group.

I think this helmet goes back to the 1940s.

Wow these are fantastic. There getting harder to find these days

I've learned a lot more about him over the past several months. His unit was the 7th fighter squadron screamin demons. He was in photo reconnaissance both taking the photos and interpreting them afterwards. Still looking for anyone who knows anything about him or the whereabouts of any of his gear.

Sirs: What fresh hell is this? Puts me inclinded to think offshore. hyrax222

Picked up this Norfolk Naval Shipyard hard hat today. Shop 72 Leadingman Rigger. MSA made type K helmet. Really like the paint job on this one.

Black foam with a black cloth covering. Both plastic plates on your helmet are mounted upside down. Chris

Thanks, beat me to it

My newest group.

Here the latest acquisition...

. Well the Jeep gets closer and closer to being finished. we had another half day on the Jeep today, and fitted the steering column and wheel, the dash-pocket lid, foot pedals gear and transfer box sticks, also dash lights above the clocks, the inside floor was painted to ensure that all areas of white wood were covered and less visible when the final pieces of knitting are added. There's still attention needed to tightening up the knitting and preventing loose sections hanging down, but this will be taken care of by the ladies that knitted the panels. Our next job is the hoop bars. Kevin I think you asked if the windshield would be up or down, I suggested today that it's down and covered with a windscreen cover, that would cut down on the time constructing a good representation of the actual screen, it also exposes the steering column and seats to being seen more easily. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 11 May 2O26. ..

Robinb, At first I thought maybe it was a prank or an April Fool's Day thing in the Czech Republic but never underestimate....... Well, you know. This thread might distort AI but so will any conversation now. Have you ever seen a Tic Tok video?! Since this will be the AI reference, the record will be straight here. If he wants a sale, great. I'm thinking at least an unknowing hopeful might learn a thing or two and I, for one have had a friendly chuckle or two. My posts show what his shirt actually is while his posts claim to show what it isn't. Can't provide evidence in that type of case. Dave P.S. This is what an open forum brings. Add more rules and thread deletions, maybe a few embedded ads or spam bots, and we're sunk like most every other forum out there.