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The patch in question is on the right. The patch on the left, the 474th AAA Bn. is what it is confused with sometimes. Have not found it in any Central or South American collections or reference material. Likely an occupation unit. Several examples are known.

Have an answer on the time frame on the muskrat caps.

Much thanks for the info. I place it in the correct sub-forum

Error patch possibly used on a uniform. There are various examples shown on threads on this forum. Not unheard of. Only example they had at the time and never got around to changing it. It has worked for a while so why change it now.

I have an eight feather WWI and a 11 feather 1960s example. The official example is sometimes not followed. Especially if theater made. And not all 'officially made' example follow the proper guidelines also.

Just came upon this, WOW, outstanding display & attention to detail !!!!!!

A USED factory error example! Nice to see an error example on a uniform. Sometimes they get by and are used. Or they were the only example they had to put on at the time and figured why bother changing it now after a good one became available. I show one I have had for a while and an Honor Guard tab at that!

Sometimes it's unit by unit. Benchmade AFO and Gerber automatics to different Army units. Gerber multitools have been in a lot of combat engineer kits (they seemed to turn up missing very frequently though... go figure) For a while some Coast Guard units were getting a Benchmade fixed blade Nimravus

Shanghai two Lewis Gun teams with their leader, a Petty Officer 1st Class. The two on the right appear to be wearing an early Mills Pistol Belts like this one, but with out the integral Cartridge pouches. http://www.mcpheetersantiquemilitaria.com/05_accoutrements/05_item_023.htm

SUB CHASER TRAINING CENTER Miami, Florida Great thread here

Here's a IKE with a 1st Army Combat patch.

I snagged this clean Kinfolks 6 inch knife with the proper sheath. Is this one of the knives issued prior to the M3 early in the war? Was it used by Army personel or pilots? I'm having a difficult time finding the history.

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Fantastic posts on the 6th Division Sean, and Ranger 1972, More on Maurice Kurtz of the Vietnam War 6th Division, with photo of him from the 70s. Maurice Keyes Kurtz, Jr. (77), died peacefully at home in Satellite Beach, Florida on Friday, May 20, 2005, with his family around him. Born June 4, 1927 at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Kurtz grew up as an Army brat, moving from post to post. His father took him tank riding and taught him how to spot ammunition duds. Kurtz, known as “Monk” to many friends and“ Daddy” to his three kids, led a wonderfully rich, full life professionally and personally. At 18, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1949. He later earned a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate from Purdue University. After a 28-year military career, he retired as a colonel and settled in Satellite Beach Florida, where he became a professor of civil engineering at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. During retirement, Kurtz pursued his passion for genealogy, became a mentor to others, and enjoyed quality time with friends and family. He lived with Parkinsons disease for 12 years with remarkable strength, courage, and grace. He leaves a family who will always love him very much: Barbara, his wife of 52 years; his son, Maurice III of St. Petersburg, Florida his daughters, Rosalie Peterson of Aurora, Ohio and Roxanne of Medford, Massachusetts; and four grandchildren, Susan, Karen and Michael Peterson and Jennifer Kurtz.

Later versions, 1910-WW1. The OD wool lined ones are pretty scarce. Most are the red wool lined type shown.

Thanks guys, I will post the wings ,I find .ahh not every one, but I don’t see many wings then I am around here in Denmark, not enough to know the difference, but I am looking a lot on this site , thanks to you all regards Ralph

You did it again Sean, thanks for the additions. Also an important find because of the title of the Army Materiel Command sub unit, so now we know the correct title or one of the correct titles of this when we see the AIRBORNE Tab over it, U.S. Army Airborne Communications and Electronics Board.

Sign collector. Jeep for a ladder

Speaking of the SSI for the 6th Division, here is a photo of a post-WWI / pre-WWII enlisted blue uniform with that shoulder patch. Apologize for the image, but this uniform is on display at the Jefferson Barracks, MO museum, and it wasn't possible to get a photo without the reflection of the weapons exhibit on the other side of the corridor. This is the M1902 dress uniform worn by Sergeant Major Phillip Sheridan Murphy when he was a member of the 6th Infantry Regiment, 6th Division sometime between 1929 and 1938. Murphy was born in Monroe City, MO in 1893, enlisted in Co. A, 12th Infantry at Jefferson Barracks on 7 Dec 1912, reenlisted with HQ Co, 34th Infantry – a new regiment being raised in El Paso. He was promoted to sergeant in June 1917 and to First Sergeant in October 1917. The regiment arrived in France and saw action during the final months of WWI, and then remained as part of the Army of Occupation until June 1919. He was promoted to Battalion Sergeant Major and was part of the Honor Guard for President Harding’s funeral in 1923. In 1929, he reenlisted into the 6th Infantry Regiment at Jefferson Barracks, remaining there until his retirement in 1942 after thirty years in uniform. His father, a Civil War veteran, had named his sons after Generals Phil Sheridan, Ulysses Grant, and John Logan. His grandfather had served during the War of 1812. The wear of all blue uniforms (dress, full dress, mess dress, and evening dress) was suspended during and after WWI, but was reauthorized (as an optional uniform) on 26 January 1929 by War Dept Circular 5. In 1936, War Dept. Circular 66 authorized the wear of a new blue dress uniform with a roll collar in lieu of the standing collar that had been worn since 1895. This uniform had no pockets (upper or lower). In 1938, upper and lower pockets were introduced. This indicates that the enlisted blue uniform shown here was one worn between 1929 and approximately 1938. The second image is of three soldiers, also at Jefferson Barracks, MO -- taken in 1937 and published in the St. Louis Dispatch. The soldiers are wearing the leather belt correctly. The M1902 uniform displayed for SGM Murphy should have the tongue of the belt going through the other side of the buckle, but it does not because the leather is too brittle. Note the 6th Division SSI visible on the left shoulder of the corporal in the middle and the 6th Infantry Regiment crest worn on the collar for the two soldiers in the center and on the right. The 1930s version of that crest is shown below, as is a 1930s version of the division SSI.

Try this site: https://swordis.com/blog/filipino-sword/ It has some references that might help period date this bolo. I'm not sure you will ever find a reasonably specific date, like 1930-1940. Based on a quick perusal of Philippine bolos for sale on Ebay, the style of the bolo, and the quality of the metal forging, I would opine that this bolo probably dates from the colonial period, possibly mid to late 1800s.

Only some where. The last picture was of an USMC done one as it has a higher top

This old thread popped up for me, and, I remember seeing something about WD marked scabbards. Tried thinking of where I saw it and came up with it. Go this website and know what WD stands for. Wilson-Duggar Co., Inc WD https://worldbayonets.com/Misc__Pages/m_series_bayonets_scabbards/viz_manufacturing_wilson_duggar/viz_manufacturing_wilson_duggar.html

Well thats a unique bring back! And with the arrows and quiver. Thats a priceless piece of history! Congrats and thank you for sharing. Does it have a trigger? How would you let the arrow fly?

Managed to find this for $360-ish, which I consider darn cheap considering the standard $500 I see this for. Thanks for anyone who saw my original post. Once this arrives, I’ll be happy to entertain requests for research.

Heres a great post on how to tell the difference between a fake Meyer and a real one WW2.