May have been on a watch fob.     W

Not such a bad mail day today! I love the signal panel sewn into the lining!

Quite possible, though for what it's worth, I have never seen a city, town county medal of that design. Or, from any society, club, employer, union, etc. either.

I, too, wondered about these. I saw them for sale in the Army Clothing Sales Store, but never noticed any with troops. While I was issued the old "butt pack" in several assignments from 1970-1976, but I was never issued the nylon training pack or saw troops using them. Yours is dated 1981.

Not necessarily. As everyone always says there’s only two size in the army, to small and to large. Guys were commonly issued stuff that wasn’t a perfect fit. If this was for more a dress style uniform, or a walking out uniform, yes you might want to have it tailored, but for combat I would just leave it as is. The pants will be tucked into your gaiters and having a little bit of room in the arms will be a life saver in the summer because we all know wearing wools is miserable. I don’t see it as a problem. And since this is likely one of your first pieces  I wouldn’t waste  the money on getting it tailored yet. You will definitely need to save some money for gear in the future. Good luck with your impression and hopefully you can make a good choice for your situation.

That’s sort-of what I was leaning towards as-well, thanks for the reply Jerry.    I picked this up stateside, I’m home (USA) trying to document my collection before heading back to overseas. 😅    And you’re right on the money with heatstamps, even on some of my “nicer” examples, they’re almost impossible to decipher. It’s amazing how much wear a liner can produce. 

From FB page, Ghost's of the Battlefield,   Staff Sergeant Alfred Joseph Holtz Jr. Scout Dog Platoon – B Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Date of Birth: January 26, 1947 – Date of Sacrifice: July 2, 1968 Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tour Began: September 21, 1967 Location of Action: Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam Staff Sergeant Alfred J. Holtz Jr. was more than a soldier—he was a leader known for his fierce devotion to the men he served with. As part of a Scout Dog Platoon in the legendary 1st Infantry Division, “The Big Red One,” Holtz played a critical role in point patrols, ambush detection, and jungle reconnaissance, often relying on the loyalty and instincts of a trained dog to safeguard his unit. Those who knew him remember a sergeant who loved his men—and was deeply loved by them. He carried not just his weapon and gear through the unforgiving terrain of Binh Duong Province, but also the weight of responsibility for those under his care. His courage was steady, his presence calming, even in the face of the unseen dangers that haunted every jungle path. On July 2, 1968, Sergeant Holtz was killed in action by multiple fragmentation wounds during a hostile encounter. His loss was felt not only by his unit, but by the dog who had walked beside him and the soldiers who had followed him without hesitation. At just 21 years old, Alfred Holtz gave everything—not just in service to his country, but in service to his brothers-in-arms. His memory endures in the legacy of the scout dog teams and the soldiers who still speak his name with reverence.  

Sorry that the pictures posted in a weird way. I tried editing it but I was too late and the changes couldn’t be updated.

Here in the US the vertical stripes were often used by camp "cadre" (instructors/staff) so they could be easily ID'ed in a sea of trainees.  Many M1 helmets were also used elsewhere after the war, so they could be Thai markings as well (depending where you found it) either way a neat piece.   (As a side note to all new helmet collectors: PLEASE DO NOT GO "DIGGING" FOR HEAT STAMPS! EVER! -Thank you.)

Hello,   Are these two German made 3rd Infantry Division patches for a Tour Jacket or perhaps serve a different function?  Thoughts and opinions appreciated.   Kind Regards, Jim