I would say it is the real deal the ones I have are on Velcro as they came from the squadron

a garage sale of all places. Dude just had it sitting in his basement for the past few decades and was glad to sell it to me for $100

Thank you! I am also going to reach out to my museum and MC History Div contacts.   Unfortunately Nancy Wilt, who helped with the Moran book and was the Women Marines Association Historian and Curator at the time, has passed away. I am the current history chair and have not seen one in WMAs collection, but I will keep an eye out as I go through all of the historical documents that need to be scanned and sent to archives.    There are several reasons that it makes sense that women Marines may have borrowed the uniform. Hopefully we can find proof for all who are referencing the Moran book and sharing this information. 

What elements of the National Guard Bureau at that time would have worn a First US Army SSI?

That’s an impressive find for sure. I’m curious and you don’t have to tell us, but where on earth did you happen to come across that?

"many families have been destroyed due to the US military"   ?   I will disagree shaking my head. Many people have been destroyed during their service and many many many more survived it. I dont get your statement.   The only real question I have for you Blitz, is where did you obtain your degree in tact and diplomacy? Is it too late for you to get a refund?   "I will happily disagree with you on this, your "RUB" as you put it is nothing more than a fantasy concocted in your own mind" Rude comment Blitz.

Received feedback from top researcher that color of insert maybe dark blue , and if that is the case than the patch is for the National Guard Bureau. Either way a terrific find.

" THERE IS ACTUALLY A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ETHICAL AND UNETHICAL SALES OF MILITARY "COLLECTABLES".  MY OPINION IS THAT COLLECTING IS A FUN AND EVEN A POSSIBLY PROFITABLE HOBBY. I HAVE COLLECTED VINTAGE POCKET KNIVES SINCE THE 1970'S(BUY, SELL & TRADE) AND HAVE MADE MANY GOOD FRIENDS{ALTHOUGH LATELY I'M STARTING TO LOSE TOO MANY TO OLD AGE).       THE UNETHICAL PART OF SELLING DOG TAGS WITHOUT TRYING TO REUNITE THEM WITH THE FAMILIES IS WHERE THE "RUB" COMES FOR ME. ORIGINALLY THE PURPOSE OF DOG TAGS WAS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY G.I. BODIES. TO ME MOST OTHER MILITARY COLLECTIBLES ARE NOT UNETHICAL TO SELL, EXCEPT "THE MEDAL OF HONOR" OBVIOUSLY.       I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ANY THOUGHTS FROM OTHERS. GOBLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"   I will happily disagree with you on this, your "RUB" as you put it is nothing more than a fantasy concocted in your own mind.   First question; what makes you think a family wants their family members dog tags? Just because you do, has no bearing on reality! The reality is most families do not want this stuff around and contrary to what you believe many, many families have been destroyed due to the US military and others just want to forget. I always find this entire subject beyond obtuse.  What would be unethical about buying or selling a Medal of Honor? Would it be better to throw it in the trash?  I laugh every time I see this ridiculous argument on here, not to mention those dog tags were paid for by the US Government and are obsolete, meaning they belong to whomever has possession. And regardless of any excuses, typing in caps is rude and it is yelling, might be better to type in lower case. And Cheetos are not good for you!

Great presentation! I went to Madison last summer. The Civil War portion of the cemetery, the Civil War monuments around the capital building, and the Veteran's Museum across from the capital are all highly suggested visits.