Most of the 511 patches that you find were worn on the shoulder rather than as pocket patches. All of the units of the 11th Airborne Division had unit specific patches that were worn on the right shoulder. When the patches are oversized, then that is an indication that they were worn as a pocket patch. If the patch looks like it could have been worn on the shoulder, that is probably where it was worn.   Allan

Possibly the remains of a .30 cal MG cradle cover.

I recently bought this 38th Cavalry Regiment helmet liner. It's in a pretty rough shape and the chinstrap is missing. The webbing has the 1950s OD color and the helmet is double stamped; Westinghouse and Capac. Dous anyone know what unit insignia is on the front of the helmet? I can't find any similar insignia.. The helmet is named and has a service number, but a quick Google Search gave zero results.   Enjoy!  

Thx, Ken   our plans for the 5th are now to attend the presentation of Mike De Trez’ latest book in the Carentan series at Angoville…

. Hi Johan,   appears that there is a military vehicle event happening at Creully on the 5th of June.       Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 26 April  2O26.   ..

. Hi Johan   I doubt that I will find it anytime soon but I believe I have a photo of my closed cab GMC in virtually the same spot and same year 1984.  I think I may have added the photo to the forum but many years ago.    This one was taken closer to the castle to try and get most of the castle in the photo, the one I can't find was taken nearer the bridge I believe.     Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 30 April  2O26.   ..    

Google Maps view today...    

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Yes, looking forward to driving the Jeep between the hedgerows again...   Planning to recreate this photo of my Jeep in 1984. My late dad at the wheel below the castle of Creully that once housed Monty's HQ in Normandy...