I posted this in the ASMIC FB group but I figured I would also share it here.   Looking for an ID on this patch. I picked this up today. It came from the belongings of a man who worked in Military Intelligence and atleast worked for the DIA.   That being said I am guessing it is some kind of intel/ signals unit.

WWI era US grenade vest or "Grenade aprons" in British parlance. There are several old threads on them. TONS of equipment were made for US forces in 1918 in preparation for the planned allied 1919 spring offensive, but then came the November 1918 armistice and the end of war, leaving the military with huge stocks of leftover equipment.    https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/249599-m1918-grenade-carrier/

Almost in the same style , like the large bubble glass oval WW1 pictures you see of the time. 

I did reach out to ShopGW and asked to have them contact the buyer if they wanted to spin it. Crickets. Typical. Did anyone score this one?

Hello, I would like some help with the mark on the back of the vest.  The top line appears to say 'H.H & Co' and the second 'May 1918' but cant make out the third line.  Also I know these were used to carry grenades but is there any other history or story to them? Thanks John

Almost ready to start putting my Skyhawk together! My dad’s squadron, the Rampagers had blue rams horns on their flight helmets, similar to the LA Rams. Dad was tickled when he saw that little detail.

Some close-ups, and current ring for comparison.

I get it, definitely get’s old after posting multiple topics with no response or conversation.

Missed this topic, some real gems, especially that 1st Airborne task force patch on the first page, a real beauty. Like the book/manual. Never seen anything like that! Do you know if that was specific to that unit or not?

Thank you Kurt. My grandfather did not talk about his time in the Pacific much, but I do know he was one of the “lucky” ones who utilized a flamethrower. He spoke about the horrors of using it. There is little doubt that weapon was the source of many nightmares.