Named lot Charles R. Kirkbride III he served with the 2nd field force in Vietnam  his assigned unit with the 3rd army  I was looking for the date in the inside pocket and I found his personal pocket map of SAIGON in beautiful condition this lot will always stay together the map is going to be framed along with both unit patches and his rank patches rest in peace Charles R. Kirkbride III 

Great collection!

Hey y'all, I have some Thai made Stinger patches for the AC-119. Trying to get my Gunship collection/history together and I'm super glad to have these! I'm trying to get any Gunship patches from Vietnam: AC-47s to the AC-130As. I have a nice Spectre collection going and would like to find more!  You've probably seen these posted around from other sites 😁 Enjoy! - Al  

2nd armored division named lot Edward Solomon Ekmalian.  A 1952 graduate of Troy High School, Ed attended Siena College for a year majoring in business. He was called up for service in 1954, where he was doing his basic training at Camp Pickett in Virginia and Fort Sam in Houston, Texas. He then was sent to Germany and graduated from the Second Armored Division company administrative clerk's course. After being discharged from active service, Ed came home to West Sand Lake and remained in the Reserves until being discharged in 1961 all while attending to his aged parent's needs. Rest in peace Edward Solomon Ekmalian Thank you for you’re service.  

A rare bird indeed.  The holsters and belts make for a very nice display.  Thanks for posting.

This group was for sale in the Centurian Auction on 5/31 but did not sell at the opening bid of $3000. Items have not been added which should make it more attractive for sale.     

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. Go Navy!

Soap and water ?!?!?!  No way!  I was thinking brush it out a little:-)  We will need to give the M2 a pass for now, but I think I do have an early McCord...  Will need to check.   Ok, more photos coming....

Carrying bandoleers of HE M397 only 40mm ammunition. The HE cartridge M397 is antipersonnel, ground-impact and air-burst round. This is a quote from the 1970 M203 manual. The XM651E1 CS cartridge is not yet listed.  

I do get the sense we won't be getting specific feedback to questions asked, rather updates as the OP seems interested in sharing to remind us of the sale. Curious to see who is providing the "updated opinions" on this grouping considering that even just between you and Kurt, that's quite a formidable pairing of experts in this very area!