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Did U.S. flag blood chits have some type of of control number on them? I recently came across a WW 2 blood chit and I didn’t see a 5 or 6 digit “control” number on it. I didn’t buy it because the ones I’ve seen in the past or on google, had that control number towards the bottom edge or somewhere below the flag. The overall size looked a bit smaller than ones I’ve seen in the past. This one was approximately 9.5” x 10”, the ones I’ve seen in person were approximately 9” x 11” or slightly larger. Another question I have is the different languages- some had 5, some had 6 languages was that the standard? Like any collectibles how can one distinguish if it’s an original unissued, used/worn blood chit or a counterfeit?

Many thanks that's great info.

+1, what Dave wrote. It's 'real' but not a crewman's ballcap. Similar to a BSA sleepover or Tiger Cruise memento

Here you go, Frank 👍 One image with flash, and one without. The slop has a brass brazed appearance to it. Not exactly, the highest of quality. Best, V/r Lance

This was most likely made for a distinguished visitor (DV) to the ship. Maybe he was an assessor, maybe he was from their ISIC (immediate superior in command). Maybe he was someone's dad or father in law. Lots of possibilities. When a ballcap has the wearer's title on it for the ship, it's their position, such as CO, XO, WEPS, etc. So that's what I'd expect to see on a hat worn by someone attached to the ship. Hope that helps!

1951 Regulations Posted on the forum by Flashlarue in 2017

Very interesting packaging! I would love to see a picture of the sides of the Lucky packet to read the exact wording. Possible please?

Im bias bc ive never liked the 84th theory. There's proof of this being a WW2 patch for aaf engineers, also considering the 5th aaf wear a similar tab but in blue. the pic is from a recently sold auction on ebay. Whats funny is right after this listing sold, all of a sudden a bunch of 10th aaf patches appeared with hand sewn tabs.

Hi. I collect ball caps which appear to have been worn on ships so that they have some history attached to them. This one I'm not sure about. I'm not sure if it's one of the crews (although I can't find a captain Walsh on the crew list). I don't know if they had department heads with the rank of captain and it was one of theirs, or if this is just something that someone has had made up. Any ideas please? Thank you

I wish there was someway to sharpen the images.

Not if I get rid of it first!! Nice finds and don’t lament over it.

When I visited London for a day in late August I came across a small militaria shop on my walk back from the British Museum to Victoria Station, called the 'London Medal Company' in Cecil Court. There were also a bunch of other interesting shops there, mainly dealing an general antiques, old books, maps, prints etc.

Its reality, sooner or later someone will be going through our stuff too. Hopefully later. But at least and again someone gets it that wants it.

You had a really great day !

Nice haul. I know just what you mean about estate sales. They seem to have much more interesting things than your average yard sale. I’ve gotten a few nice things from them from time to time. I counter my feeling bad for the family with the thought that it’s helping them get rid of unwanted stuff and raising a few bucks. I don’t go out of my way to attend any but will stop when I’m out and see a sign. mikie

Went to an estate sale in Baton Rouge today. Usually don’t find much in this area. Today was the exception. It is always bittersweet for me at these sales. I am glad I have the opportunity to pick up a few new items but at the same time sorry for the family and the loss of a long time collector. Had around 60 original posters and a ton of Civil War memorabilia

The jacket itself is not a military CWU-45/P. I've never seen a CWU-45 with a shiny nylon interior. The 229th patch shares basic format used by AH-64 units in the late 80s/90s. When I was stationed in Illesheim, Germany one of the 229th battalions shared the airfield with us. I think it was 1989/90. A fair number of WW2-era AVG pilots were in attendance for their activation ceremony. Can you post a better photo of the patch?

Isn't the Aerial Achievement Medal in the wrong place?

Hello to all, Any updates on militaria shop, antiques mall or others opportunities in London ? Thanks

It should be mentioned that this is a rather post-war award of the Croix de Guerre. It was issued in 1925, some seven years after the feat of heroism that Max Kos exhibited during the war. France was sending award to the most highly decorated US veterans for their service to France. The wartime era award certificates for the Croix de Guerre are much larger and far more ornate. If I were to put a value on this certificate, I'd probably put it in the $100-150 range. It is worth more to a DSC recipient, but the lack of other medals, or paperwork brings the value down somewhat. Allan

What a great knife, I realize it's a zombie thread, but still nice to see. The collection of period pictures from the "banned" member is also very cool and informative - I wonder who he offended to get banned, lol. I have a 1918 in a custom (trimmed) M6 that I believe it was mated with in WWII, they do seem to fit together nicely. I would have tried to swap out the original metal scabbard with something more practical had I to carry it too.

Max Samuel Kos. 11 Feb. 1895- 30 June 1952, Born Fort Wayne, Indiana. Buried Junset Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. Private, Company K, 47th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. service # 2004446 Distinguished Service Cross in addition to the above French Croix de Guerre.

196th Infantry Brigade with ARCTIC tab. Probably the same explanation described in previous post. It's interesting that the same tab can be both an individual skill award and unit designator, depending on the circumstances.

The officer on the left may in fact be an Australian and not wearing the SSI as a combat patch. Here is Major General Chris Smith, Deputy Commanding General of USARPAC an Australian, wearing the patch in the same manner on his right sleeve.

8th Military Police Brigade with ARCTIC tab. This picture was posted in 2023 on the U.S. Army Pacific's Facebook page. The ARCTIC tab was originally created as an individual skill tab earned by those who graduated from the Cold Weather Orientation Course or Cold Weather Leadership Course held at the Northern Warfare Training Center and was authorized for wear on the Army Combat Uniform and Army Service Uniform by U.S. Army Pacific while assigned to any of its units while in its area of responsibility. On 25 April 2022, the G-1 of the U.S. Army authorized the wear of the ARCTIC tab by soldiers assigned to organizations in Alaska as a temporary wear tab with specific SSIs, above any already designed unit tabs and below individual tabs. As the 8th MP Brigade is located in Hawaii, it would seem this soldier would have earned the ARCTIC tab as an individual award prior to 2022 and is still wearing it as such even after it was revamped to to indicate an organizational identification.