James Flanagan1 December 1879Pvt. Co. F 12th U.S. Inf.West Side, Grave 1318     The records show he was relocated to San Francisco, I can't find him.

Navy Cross looks fine...just a more modern strike/ production

John Fitzsimmons21 September 1867Pvt. Co. K 8th U.S. Inf.West Side, Grave 1237   Company K 8th US Cav US Army∼John was a Pvt Co K was disinterred from Fort Mojave Post Cemetery and reinterred in San Francisco National Cemetery in 1892. The 1860; Census Place: Fort Mojave, Arizona, New Mexico Territory; Roll: M653_712; Page: 183; Image: 185. Jno Fitzsimmons Age in 1860: 25 Birth Year: abt 1835 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1860: Fort Mojave, Arizona, New Mexico Territory Gender: Male Post Office: Los Angeles California

Hello Jon, I think I may have finally found an answer to this unique belt. I just picked up this RPPC of a Cuban Cavalry soldier dated 1927. This would be consistent with a M1923 Mounted US belt made with WW1 hardware. I'm not certain but it looks to be a good match.  Tim  

John Evans22 June 1868Pvt. Co. G 12th U.S. Inf.West Side, Grave 1245   John Evans served as a Private in Company G of the 12th U.S. Infantry and died on 22 June 1868; his grave is recorded at West Side Cemetery, Grave 1245.     The records show he was relocated to San Francisco, I can't find him.

Definitely will keep some updates. Hope to help out some who would like to know how the modern basic training is. From what I've noticed, the stores that have been around for a while have transitioned to modern surplus and gun accessories. Another store I visited frequently was Full Metal Jacket across the Potomac in Virginia. It was my Grandfathers favorite, one of mine as well, and now they just sell gun accessories and modern items. They still have a few classic surplus items but their prices tend to be high. Great photos! Love seeing those type of statues out front.  Thank you for the great wishes! Hayden

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Wm, Edwards5 June 1876Pvt. Co. K 12th U.S. Inf.West Side, Grave 1242   Military Service Wm. Edwards is listed as a Private in Company K of the 12th U.S. Infantry, which was an active unit in the U.S. Army during the late 19th century. Military records, including rosters, service details, and potential pension applications, can often be accessed through databases like Fold3, which hosts original U.S. military records, personal documents, and photographs  Fold3 . Additional information about the regiment’s history, movements, and engagements can provide context to his service period.   The records show he was relocated to San Francisco, I can't find him.

Yeah, haha. A buddy of mine who went last year warned of fire ants. Thank you for the wishes! Hayden

The canvas sheath is a rigger made one.  It was on my belt when I made a jump over Normandy drop zone in Fort Bragg years ago.  The knife that was in the sheath decided to make its own jump and parted my company.  I've had it since the early 70's.