eBay auction #376329731414 Some medals and the custom ribbon bar of Lt. Gen. Bruce K. Brown (1930-2019)  

I assume it is Japanese. With that said my daughter-in-law is Japanese. If you take a clearer photo of the writing I can ask her to translate it for you. 

I've been hunting a transition era uniform and picked up this one not long ago with trousers and cap.  1946 Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot tag, gold collar discs, new Sergeant chevrons, and a round US Air Force Europe shoulder patch.  

Hello all! New to the forum and newer to collecting such hens teeth as SOG knives. But wanted to officially post now with a couple new editions to myself that I am so happy to own and will cherish because of who they came from! 6" sterile fat guard bought from Gary Clinton at a show and 7" 'Japan Sword' Recon bought from Jason Hardy that is featured in Mike Silvey's book. Thanks for your time!

There really are some interesting stories.   I am going to try to put a list together of the American recipients (that I can find).   I'll post it when I'm finished.   The 5th-9th classes are actually more interesting.  Many of the higher grades are USMC officers who went to China after VJ Day and dealt with repatriating Japanese troops or were there for messiness with Communists in 45-46.  

I found the reference I was remembering about the STARS, posted by Hsin C in the WMF China section See Link below Stars  3 Stars = 1st class,    2 = 2nd Class  & 1 = 3rd class James Bond tie in Love it BTW Chuck Older went to high school with Betty White and Boss Hog's Wife from Dukes of Hazard also  Older became a Cal Supreme court Judge and was the Presiding Judge for the MANSON TRIAL, Manson tried to stab him with a Pencil in the court The History on some of these guys is Fascinating 

Western Cartridge Co. was given a contract for M80 (7.62 Ball) in 1960, starting with lot WCC6000. Without an actual copy of SB9-AMM4 for that time period, my best guess is your lot number falls within the 1960-1962 time frame, based on the quantity of M80 produced during the Vietnam War. Hope this helps.

. A few very easy photos without needing any explanation, other stuff to post once I have slept a few hours. Funny how much attraction a dirty Jeep causes.            Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, June 12  2O25.    ….  

If I remember correctly there were also military advisors to the film and he may have had a short cameo appearance without his name being mentioned in the film credits as one of the USMC military advisors.    Just my thoughts   Leigh 

. Hi Johan,    well this photo sums up how old I feel this week, long days, alcoholic socialising evenings, very short nights and more early mornings, finally all the celebrations are over,  my visitor has returned to the UK and now back to the gardening and housework    The old days of IUTA membership came into play several times this week with so many different nationalities here ' International Understanding Through Alcohol '      Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, June 12  2O25.    ….