R,    If I can secure it, it'll be at the end of the month. I'm really looking forward to the purchase!   John

I’m mainly looking for whatever I can get.  I’m mainly looking for infantry or maybe army air corps but if I have the chance I’ll probably settle with whatever I come across

This is the actor Tucker Smallwood, a MACV Advisor 1969.,   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Smallwood#Film

I think there have been two posted on the forum over the years. You might message the original posters and inquire if they still have them and might sell. Many, if not most of the Collecting fraternity didn't even know the Army Air Corp's specific example existed until one surfaced and was posted on the forum several ago. 

I’m likely just gonna get a coat but I would like to eventually get a full set

Hey there.    Would this bugle perhaps have been used during the Vietnam War?    If so, what sort of stuff do I have to put on it to make it accurate?    Thanks,   Wade

Here is the maker. If you contact them directly they might be able to date it.  https://www.usregulationbugle.com/bugle/pc/home.asp?srsltid=AfmBOoo3boNCdox9akJLEUG0Fj7JhIhCCkLava9tYafwy0IQUFz5diD2

Happy to do research!

For those who come to this thread looking for identifying marks, the direction of the eagle on the pommel isn’t determinative of date, as the original design actually had a right facing (from the eagle’s perspective) figure even though every other eagle at the time was left facing (buttons, buckle, etc). At some point, manufacturers could switch and most wouldn’t notice as it would ironically correct the inconsistency in the original design. Unfortunately, there are many minor details about the changes in design over the years in the M1852 that aren’t well studied, as it’s all glossed over as being the same model. Tuite’s book, for instance, completely ignores the pommel. There’s another thread on the forum where we discuss the as yet unknown date of when the curved design of the blade became instead straight, thus essentially turning a saber into an epee.  

Thank you Father v for spending the time and doing some research on this. I haven't got very far with it and I've found other swords since that I'm researching..lol... I appreciate your time and your help with it. Thanks again