Forgot about the 15 minute timer for a post.... so most of my input was lost (never ran into this hindrance on any other platform). Not going to try and resurrect the text so will cut it to the quick. Have one question about the fanny pack with M1942 type suspension. It appears the pack was issued and served with the Marine whose name is penned onto the tag found in the window. This system would not be compatible with the P41 gear. Only thing I can come up with is early in the Vietnam conflict, perhaps the need for a lite patrol pack was desired and US Army fanny pack filled a void... thoughts welcome and if anyone has a question, please post it here... 

Frankly I’m surprised it isn’t sold.  Yes a touch high but you’ll see 10-20 other period dolphins for every Odence.  The tiny holes in the bow wave are expected for the design.  They are hard to find when you want one.

Whwre did this helmet come from? 

Been awhile since I posted anything. I was finding very little militaria but a number of vintage airguns and other things. Was also moving out much of the surplus stuff I had been trying to get rid of for some time in the process, too.  So, will be traveling lite to the bi-annual Phoenix Militaria event next Saturday. Pictured is a mixed bag of militaria from the past six weeks, which either came from a recent estate sale or the local swapper:  

I disagree.  I think the sabers and scabbards were mated after the sabers left service.

Hi Ken, I attended a new Militaria fair local to me at Detling today (Kent wartime airfield). Lots of interesting kit on display for sale. I was tempted with a lovely WW2 USMC 2nd Division grouping, but just came away with a coupe of Leclerc postcards... the Jeeps sold them to me! No other Jeep parts unfortunately. A great social where I met up with may like-minded friends! (That was the best part!!) Cheers Graham    

Regarding the two small batteries, could they be BA-42 ? Thank you for your reply.

Super cool 

That is really neat and something you don't see very often.  Nice find!   OD

You can also use the search on Ron Burkey’s site at Flying Tiger Antiques. He has a sold one shown that you can use for side by side comparison. John