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    • Siamundo
      Great looking patch and how apropo your 1st patch is from the 1st Infantry Division!
    • doyler
    • doyler
      The early B8 goggles were known as the Polaroid Model 1065 and came in a brown box with a snap front   here is an old post done by Paul as its easier then retyping all the info.                
    • UlyssesMcGill
      Nice greenback!
    • gap
      Any help identifying these items is appreciated. I think the second is a rocket fuze?  
    • cavscout6b
      There's a few discrepancies in the narrative you were provided with. (The internet can be a dangerous thing.) The Army never had a 4th Cavalry Division, but the 4th Cavalry Regiment was stationed at Ft. Meade, SD. While it was likely an honest mistake, the HQ of the 24th Cavalry Division was deactivated in 1940. The units however were not, and some continued using the SSI until placed into other commands in 1941. (The 113th being one...) Not sure of what command the 4th Cav fell under, until it being sent to VII Corps in 1943, and 2nd Squadron being designated "24th Reconnaissance Squadron".  One thing that is puzzling; the khaki tie which wasn't worn with the jacket until 1942. Earlier troops still wore black, and they didn't entirely dissappear until 1945. The ribbons also have "battle stars" indicating the 24th Sqdn. MAY have continued using the 24th Div. of origin.  Interesting indeed!!
    • doyler
      you can find boxes marked from Polaroid or Rochester Optical.             
    • doyler
      As stated, the AN6530 were used both by the AAF and USN/USMC. Contracts on the box would designate service branch of supply. You will see the two piece cushions and also the full face cushion. Are the rubber cushions original or replacements? There are companies making them. Either style will work with an A-ll series helmet.   The full black rubber goggles used by the Air Corps are marked B8 and as stated have the chamois liner for the face flange. I have seen some of the general issue dust and wind goggles used with flight helmets but its not real common. Navy versions of the dust and wind goggle have USN in a circle on one side of the face flange and the date in a circle on the other side. The Army style have US and date. Navy contracts are ususall prefixed with NX or NXxs etc.    B8 goggles with Brit flying helmet. Common to see in some later war Fighter group ETo units  
    • doyler
      Marine takes a field nap after coming off the line on Tinian, August 1944. Source National Archives USMC    
    • zk4298militaria
      Awesome! I personally haven’t seen another one yet, thanks for showing.
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