Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. I had the chance to have a Pearl Harbor survivor over for dinner with my wife, daughter and I. Even in his 90’s he was sharp as a tack, still driving, etc. We lost contact soon after and I am certain he has passed but we will never forget that evening and all the details he shared with us of that fateful Sunday morning. I am glad you and your kids had this opportunity. I can count on one hand the opportunities I have had meeting a vet from WWII. On one occasion, I purchased his grouping (a Navigator in the CBI) and these items are my most treasured. For me anyway, the opportunity just didn't come around much. This is what our hobby is all about. 

welcome to the Forum Norm   pay attention to the examples that the long time collectors post, take notes.   read as much as possible about the different views and the antidotes that are presented here on all the subjects.     semper fi

Hello. You won't be able to identify when it was done, or the person it was issued to, where it served or any details like that. The most you may learn is what country stamped it on there, and that it wasn't the US government.

This is very interesting indeed!  Seeing cemeteries like this makes for a rather melancholy experience. Quiet and peaceful yet sad because of the look of being forgotten.

I realize a very old thread, but for those that are researching items: Yale Suspender Belt Co. NY, NY had contracts for Made pistol belts, Leather belts, Belt kits, Straps, Liner bands, Helmet Liner Bands   I have no idea if they also made shirts, but they did make other items like slings      

A few more including a few Vietnam era which I believe may be primarily Japanese made.

I am searching for the records of Cpl. Simon (or Samuel) Robinson, from New York.  He was wounded by gas during the war.    

I've used sleeves from "We R Memory Keepers" which come in different pocket sizes and are pvc and acid free. They can be found on Amazon and Ebay. They also make faux leather binders that are decent quality - better than the cheap ones you normally find at an office supply store.

Not all in country helmet sets were salty. as stated by others on this post, some helmets were not used very often. Most bring back sets were bought back by officers.  Lt. Richard Holt with the 633rd combat sport group. 69-70. &nbsp Pictures are from Russ when he was selling it.