That label and the zipper slider is a pot metal casting and the wrong shape.

Not really unusual. It depends on how it was stored.

Hi @644td thanks for your reply. I thought these photos were pretty clear but I am happy to take and share more. Is there something you need a better closeup of ?  Thanks again 

Photos of a 301st SRS/BS // 72d SRW(H)/BW(H) B/RB-36 crew wearing the patch at Ramey AFB, PR circa 1955. My recently acquired EMAT embroidered on felt 3.25inch (horizontal) patch and an EMAT patch from an old USMF posting. Lighter is from my collection. If you have photos of this patch being worn post them up here.

The first character in the above image looks like it could be a Q (CUE)

The question came from me posting about winning this uniform. I am wondering if it is possible that the Moran book is not incorrect about this and MCWR did wear an identical iniform for a short period. Women Marines did wear Navy utilities in the 70s. Maybe the same sort of thing.   I was sent photos from a book that show both versions of the WAC.    There are stamps on the one I won with five characters. They start wirh a number. Pic attached vs the letter A that was mentioned above.    Additionally, Anne Lents designed uniforms WAC and MCWR. Maybe it was identical but wirh a different serial number.    Thanks all for helping to get to the bottom of this!

Well, I want to be honest. I don't like the back and the twill base material is suspicious to me either.

The photos you provided are not the best, but I do not see any red flags

"On Leave" (1945) by: Norman Rockwell

Sharing this painted 28th Infantry division WWII helmet to see what you think. I believe the paint to be original WWII period applied. Thoughts ?       Background - I purchased this helmet in the late 90s. It came with Lt bars, crossed riffles and 28th Inf Div pins attached to the webbing of the liner. It is a McCord manufactured swivel loop. Heat lot 998C which I believe is mid‑1944. The liner is a Firestone F3 code and its also painted the same as the pot. The webbing is OD and the two front sweat bands have unfortunately rusted through  the helmet webbing.