Yes I’ve had them in different colors like white and grey, it’s a typical 1940s hard hat.   I wonder if they were used in the CCC?

Thank you Scott, that’s very interesting information.   Are the state troops involved with the National Guard?   Over the years I found several of these helmets and I’m certain that someone who was in the Army told me they wore one during military construction.    They must have been in the engineers    

Or go to a gun shop that has a gunsmith and explain to them the project and ask the favor. Since it’s for a dummy gun and 10 seconds of work, hopefully they won’t charge you 

Two people with locking pliers…

I know that this was posted a long time ago, but the war front in Kirkland is a really nice store with lots of WWII and older items for good prices.

Here's one I missed. A nice AF, I believe, Japan made ribbon rack but was slow to pull the trigger as I was hoping to bundle some other stuff with the guy.  I missed out on a matching pair from a little shop in Dunsmuir, CA when I lived in that area years ago. I always thought they were pretty but didn't have $$ at the time to snag them. Maybe a forum member got this one. The hunt goes on!   

hi all. just received these "giants" boots. some 1951 dated black low quarter boots in basically mint condition. the look like theyre marked NYQMPA. my question is, what would these have been used for? dress? and why were they black? i thought army leather gear was still brown at that point. any help appreciated! 

Thanks for that video. I did see that a while back but until I actually tried tightening it up that I realized what an effort it is. My only previous experience was changing a barrel on the Bren. And that was so easy!!! I don’t have a big wrench or vise so I’ll need to think about this a bit. Don’t mind that smoke smell. It’s just me burning up some more of my ever scarcer brain cells.  mikie

Received this entire USO provide Religious Kit for a Protestant Service Man in the mail from a WWII vet's daughter. Thought it was very interesting that the entire kit has been preserved beautifully over the last 80+ years. Hope you enjoy the photos. 

Here's a little score out of Southern Cali. Saw it posted with a couple other non-P.I. buckles so I made them a deal and got it a pretty cheap price.    "I'D RATHER BE SAILING"