Armygas-  Thanks for the additional photos of what they made for the U.S. services.  A good variety of metal containers for sure.     Steve

Beautiful cap. A privately made version of the Army's 1902-1911 pattern dress cap for enlisted men. Its less usual to see these with a west coast uniform companies mark. These were typically bought by state National Guard soldiers, occasionally Army NCO's putting together a tailored uniform, recent veterans and etc. 

The years of you speak of would match the time frame this emblem would have been worn. It’s a regulation cover emblem that has been modified for wear as a brooch. The stabilizing pin and screw posts have been removed. Its a well executed, converted sweetheart emblem. 

The measurements you have provided are definitely cover size dimensions as collars will measure 1 3/8”. Could you provide a photo of the rears. It may help. 

The second one looks more convincing to me - almost LWLW fabric.   One does need to be cautious, as repro boonies are being made using original material.   I’d defer to Bob and others @vintageproductions 

Hello,   Can anyone help me learn how to tell if these are real or repros or give an opinion before buying?   https://os.militaria-1911.com/products/late-1960s-okinawa-tiger-pattern-ciso-cut-boonie-hat-with-local-modifications-used https://os.militaria-1911.com/products/late-1960s-late-war-pattern-locally-made-booney-hat-good-condition-used     BR Pete

This`is`from`Battle`Guide This iconic wartime footage is among the most recognisable of the Second World War: a B-24 Liberator on a bombing run, its wing sheared off in an instant, plunging toward the ground in flames—the moment preserved by a combat cameraman. But while those scenes are widely known, the story behind them is not.    

Pleased to add this to the collection to honour:   Edward Joseph Burns. H&S Co, 5th Pioneer Battalion 5th Marine Division. This is the first P42 I have seen UNIS marked to the 5th Marine Division.  

That’s a beauty.     Looks like maybe the tip was reworked a little, or at least blunted.