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  2. kfields

    What is this shoulder patch?

    I don't know the meaning of SOSH but probably some sort of hospital care? So definitely came back to the States early - Oct 11, 1918.
  3. kfields

    Normandy Visit in 1978

    Thanks for responding. Is it out of the weather?
  4. nebelwerfer

    Steel box for 60mm Mortar

    @Dirt Detective What manual is this from? Thanks
  5. kfields

    What is this shoulder patch?

    Found him in Volume 23!
  6. respectingthesacrifice

    Normandy Visit in 1978

    Hi this is located in Arromanches, the British Mulberry location. Yes this is still here, although renovated
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  8. Well it's certainly vintage, a Single Meyer Shield, pre 1954. It's possible it is related to the division when it was a Training Division a Fort Jackson South Carolina in the Korean War. Maybe a badge worn by Cadre, of the units within the division that gave specific Infantry Branch AIT??
  9. theinsigne

    CS button

    Thanks for all the responses, here are a few photos with a couple other buttons that was found with it
  10. WWII OD HBT Base Cloth as we see, a goofed Ports of Embarkation.
  11. blademan

    Coin Shop Find ... WW2 Fighter Pilot Purple Heart

    You did fine! Good call on buying the group!
  12. patches

    A New AF Rank?

    A one found floating around online.
  13. Government Issue

    Norman D. Landing

    Thank you for the response! When I saw all the jeeps in the junk depot, I was getting a little deja vu to the scenes from 1946's The Best Years of Our Lives with the B17s. Going through actual pictures of many of the scrappers and designated areas overseas that ended up with fleets of aircraft and vehicles, one starts to note that many of them were from the same units and ended up at the same "recycling centers" where they were processed into metal refuge. That could possibly be the case here. The ones that did make it into the states were jumbled up in random assortments. You could find things that were in Europe and the Pacific tossed together in the middle of nowhere.
  14. Thanks for the reply. It's tough finding good pieces with all the fakes out there.
  15. This identifies itself as being 8th Infantry School, but I have not been able to find any information about it or any other examples. Does anyone know if this is a unit insignia, a qualification badge, or what it is and when it was in use?
  16. This identifies itself as being 8th Infantry School, but I have not been able to find any information about it or any other examples. Does anyone know if this is a unit insignia, a qualification badge, or what it is and when it was in use?
  17. KASTAUFFER

    Coin Shop Find ... WW2 Fighter Pilot Purple Heart

    Very nice!!!
  18. Persian Gulf Command

    JR Gaunt Jump Wings

    Not one I would want in my collection.
  19. gijoeonthego

    Coin Shop Find ... WW2 Fighter Pilot Purple Heart

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  20. Greetings, Well I might have a bit of a stateside division collection rolling along now. Got a group shot together with my tunics, yardlongs and my new copy of United States Army Depot Brigades in World War I. Spoiler alert: I added a new tunic fresh off Baystate's latest update... I now have an 11th Division-shaped hole in my collection! I will upload better, professional photos of that Wolverine (14th Division) officer's coat very soon. Seems like this stateside stuff has hit me all at once! Best Regards, -J.D.
  21. shadawg

    Who can help on this helmet.

    No, I didn't sell it on ebay. I had a bud helping me sell. Never knew who the buyer was
  22. kwill

    1911 frame stamp ID

    Yes, it is a Colt frame and has the Springfield Armory final acceptance stamp. The circled S on the trigger guard means it was reworked by Sedgley, perhaps for the USMC.
  23. SKIPH

    Surplus L&C M6 Leather Sheath

    thorin6- Bill, I picked one up a few years back with a mint Imperial guard marked that had the stamp ground off. Same as yours the L&C also over stamped with the rosettes, and a broken snap. SKIP
  24. What a great forum this is. Two highly respected members of this forum, known for their expertise in Marine Crops material have made one of my collecting goals a reality. When Ken first posted his Composite helmet to start this thread, I was excited for him, but of course had to commiserate his good fortunate by relating how difficult it has been for me to find one of these helmets. In that post, I related how after about 15 years of collecting painted WWI Marine helmets, I needed only two more (a composite and a purple diamond, 73rd company) to complete my entire collection of WWI marine painted helmets. With some envy, I moved on until a few days later Ken contacted me and offered the composite helmet for sale to me. He was quite gracious, offering the helmet at a very fair price. What a kind gesture, as I know he still actively collects Marine Corps related material. I was ecstatic. Then a day later, Chuck comes along and posts his beautiful 73rd company helmet, the ONLY 73rd company helmet I have ever seen on the market I would consider a one looker. Like Ken, Chuck decided to allow me the opportunity to buy the helmet, at again, a very reasonable price. These two guys are what this forum is all about, un-selfishly helping others reach their collecting goals without taking advantage of anyone. The deal is done, and as of today, I have both helmets in hand and I am one happy camper. I still cant believe after searching hard for both of these helmets the past 6-7 years, they came about within a day of one another. Thanks to both Ken and Chuck, you are both true gentlemen. I believe in Karma guys, and I am sure something each of you is looking for will come your way soon. Here are the helmets side by side. It is interesting to see the distinctive pea green colored shell so recognizable on these Marine composite helmets, and the larger insignia on the front in comparison to most of the other company helmets you find. Thanks again Ken and Chuck! may the collecting Gods smile upon you both!
  25. Here is an image from my collection of it being worn on the Left sleeve.
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