The other thing that comes to mind is something to do with Camp Adair in Oregon where the Division formed up and trained, no idea what the L would be for, so it's just speculation based on the Division's history. I am still leaning towards Alsace-Lorraine as a sort of reunion or morale patch.     Scott

Thanks all.

86th Training Division 

Does the rear glow?

It's "yard sailing season" here in "Pure Michigan" spotted this after several stops prior.  A September 1941 dated 75 caliber MK1 Navy round.  Not my cup of tea but I couldn't leave it behind.  If anyone knows more about it, please share.  I will probably post it the Ordinance Section as well.      Thanks for looking!   OD  

Abraham Lincoln? 

USMC Tan Khe Sahn

Ft Campbell 1965

Matt NH/FL- The M1 bayonet is not rigger done, appears to be a work shop special. It also appears to be set up to be strapped to the lower leg. With the knuckle bow maybe as a combat knife. But, the condition of the strap buckles, and other rust, plus the blue scabbard body, indicates it was maybe used as a dive knife. Back in the 60s, I remember surplus magazines selling M1 bayonets, and stating they could be used for scuba diving. This may be the case. At that time you could buy M1 bayonets for less than $5.00. As for the M4 bayonet, someone was trying to make it a knuckle knife.  Just my opinions. SKIP

Just saw him last night in the Gomer Pyle episode where Gomer captures a submarine. He was a good actor.