He did comb his hair.    Nice image, ready for church.

Dear VM188, Thanks for your opinion. This image is still interesting. You would think the photographer might have told him to comb his hair first!

I do know that early on these army style one piece camouflage jumpers were issued to Raiders since there was a shortage of USMC P42’s. This didn’t last long and I only know of these being used in training in 42/43, usually the pictures are in SoCal, or in Australia. There are a few pictures. But I don’t know why one would have USMC buttons? Maybe they are replaced. 

@Dave might find this group interesting

The helmets they wore then, just like yours manyunkman, had a dress emblem (shiny brass) instead of the dark service emblem.  Makes sense when you figure they wear a dress emblem when wearing their white barracks covers.   Steve 

I figured since I’m here in Europe spending some time…I’ll keep an eye open for “unique” US patches.

I finally got around to photographing a jacket I've had for some time with some fantastic insignia that our community might find of interest. It's a M50 with extensive modifications, two Rod and Gun Club patches from Bavaria, and a massive patch on the back. Enjoy!

Very nice. A variation I have never seen.  Looks Japanese-made to me. 

What is museum quality?

I have a M17 Binocular with case.  I see striations in the right side that go from 0 - 20 in the vertical and also some across the bottom with no numbers.  I am going to assume that this is some kind of ranging system.  Are there any instructions available in their use?