Faintly readable, but definitely marked by Jeff. Q.M.D.on the back, probably 1943 dated??   But also inside, on the left ear, marked by Luce Manufacturing Co. (clearly) 1940 dated??   Anyone any ideas?   I thought canteen ww2 pouches weren’t made in 1940, but from 1940 . And LUCE manufacturing did not make any of these canteen pouches, or am i wrong?   What do i have here?

Hello, could one of the experts knowledgeable in this area tell me exactly which types of flight suits were worn by helicopter pilots in Vietnam? I need the specific designations. I see original photos showing pilots wearing either flight suits or the M64 Tropical Combat Coat. What is the reason for this difference? I am interested in knowing when and why they were worn differently.   I would also like to know whether the K-2B flight suit—used by fixed-wing pilots—was also worn by helicopter pilots in Vietnam. Many thanks for any answers. Feedback geben

I also checked the 29th ID Morning Report Index, which includes 1945, but did not find his name or service number included.   Dan

Here are some documents I found showing him assigned during 1944 to the 818th Signal  Port Service Company, which I believe was a non-divisional asset,  in the ETO: Source: NARA   Prior to arriving in England, the company was in Northern Ireland:     Ref APO 350:   Source: NARA   His draft card shows he was discharged on 21 Jan 46  Source: Ancestry   Be advised that US Army morning reports for 1945 are not yet available on-line at NARA.   Dan

As I have already explained, Kyffhäuser peaked caps continued to be produced after the war for Kyffhäuser veterans—who officially met until around the 1960s—though they were not permitted to wear swastikas and used different, modified caps instead. Furthermore, there is not a shred of evidence that these caps were used by "veterinarians"; that is simply incorrect research! By the 1950s and 60s, no one was bartering caps for food or cigarettes anymore; Germany was experiencing the "Economic Miracle" (Wirtschaftswunder) and the post-war upswing, so there was no need for such exchanges.   Had someone worn the band reversed as a form of political protest against the Third Reich, they would have been arrested and sent to a concentration camp! Moreover, it would make no sense to go to such trouble; the band was elaborately stitched all the way around, and removing it would have damaged the cap. What would be the point, anyway? Even reversed, the swastika remains clearly recognizable as such, while the Kyffhäuser logo—embroidered in black-on-black—is barely visible, making it hard to even notice that it has been attached upside down. What kind of protest would that be if hardly anyone could see it—certainly not a passerby on the street? The fact remains—and the reason behind it no longer matters—that the cap is of questionable authenticity. The fabric is too coarse, suggesting a later reproduction (likely from the 1960s or later); the mandatory labels and the transparent trapezoid patch bearing the Kyffhäuser name and logo are missing; and the specific eagle-and-Iron Cross emblem is absent, with no visible pinholes indicating it was ever attached there. The visor is atypical; the chin strap is missing, and the buttons for it are incorrect—too large and mounted far too high on the band rather than below it, where they should be for the strap to fit properly. All these signs indicate that the cap as a whole is not authentic. It is worth very little and isn't particularly sought-after anyway, given that it is merely a Kyffhäuserbund item.   Regarding the belt, I previously stated that it is evidently genuine and possesses several characteristic features. However, it is a mass-produced item; furthermore, it is unlikely anyone would go out of their way—such as meeting at a trade fair—just to inspect it, especially since it has been denazified and is therefore damaged. Most collectors already own several examples with the swastika intact and wouldn't necessarily want to acquire one in this devalued condition. Items like this can be found at any flea market in Germany, with or without the swastika. If the leather strap bore a stamped unit marking or other official designation (rather than something drawn on with a pen)—which I haven't been able to spot in the photos—then it would be of greater interest to collectors.    

Canine badges, both the types worn by officers and the types worn by dogs, are highly collectible:  

Can someone explain what C&N stands for on this V-42 scabbard.  I know that all of the scabbards have numbers or letters that precede the knife issue number. I read somewhere it had to do with unit assignment?

Dear all, I have been looking for a chest patch for the VF-21 Freelancers Squadron from the 1960s for some time now. On eBay, there are almost exclusively patches from this period, although some sellers claim otherwise. If you come across anything, please let me know.   here's an example   Thanks in advance 

It’s a sling…..if the rifle was in service when the sling was made then they would have used it if needed.  Don’t overthink this.

Oh that is cool! I have a very late probably early 1944 Rock-Ola so this would not be completely wrong for a gun of that vintage, "maybe"?