THIS IS A REPRO CORRECT? I KNOW THEY ARE NOT THE BEST PHOTOS   THANKS mARK

I remember during my deployment another SAW gunner in my company took a round to the 100-round belt bag on his gun (called nutsacks haha).  Here is a image from google. At very minimum it saved his hand!  

Ill be happy to talk to the director and connections I have at my city's military history museum about possibly having it donated and preserved there.  If that's something you'd be interested in, let me know and Ill get in contact with them about it.    Thank you, Hayden

My take on the oval is that it is WWII vintage and US made. I have always considered this one a "generic" as it seems to show up in groupings to soldiers from so many different units. In fact, you will often find this oval glued into patch albums with the title "parachute oval."    I have no issues with this being on a PTO uniform, I would just say that I don't have any experience with it popping up among 503rd groups in any number.   Allan

Looks more like a bullet impact,  but not sure why it didn't go through.   Here's a Pic of some dummy. 50 cal, holes are perfect,  no denting like this one.  Is your bullet a 30.06?

Admins, looks like I should of put this under the what is it sub, if you can move it that would be great or leave it here yall's call.  Not always the best with forums. lol 

Hello Chuck. Thank you for your message. You have a very fine collection. I have great admiration for the Marines who contributed to the liberation of our country. I had the privilege of seeing the bronze mastiff head that earned the Marines the nickname "Devil's Dogs" during the fierce fighting at Belleau Wood. Do you know where I could find information on a Marine named E.F. Hamilton who must have been part of the Marine Corps in the years 1915/1920? God Bless America

Hope i put this in the right place. Don't know what this is but for $10 figured I could put it to use. Guy I bought it from said shotgun MOLLE bag but something seems off like it is a part of a kit since it has no tags but haven't been able to identify what kit it may of been a part of. The open NEXUS clips and the pouch dividers make me think it was part of a lit and maybe a bag for flash bangs, flares or smoke grenades?

Hi Dave, Thanks very interesting and what i had hoped for more info and someone who knows their stuff.. I'll get Jacket out in the next day and post more images, try and make them closer/cleary and also look at things you mention that i wouldn't have before. And your right, nailing down info is more fun. We are also on different time zones so it'll be bedtime for you when i post.   Cheers

Well, my memory failed me.  I thought I purchased it in a footlocker.  But, the footlocker it is in reads: POW TRINIDAD CO.  Our hero was not a Trinidad POW.  :)     But, yes.  I consider myself lucky.  Actually, and honestly, undeserving.  Which is why I want it donated and preserved.