I would think it was crazy that a "dealer" would not want to buy a group because of the volume of paperwork. Paperwork is what makes a group like this.  It is great that you have his CSC book. I even buy loose CSC books when I can find them if they are interesting.   Kurt

Typically the GSGS 4250 1:50,000 St. Lo map sells for $100-$150. Since you have a connection and know who carried the map into combat it would most likely approach $200.    Can we see the Map Case? Any other contents?

@4thraiders Thank you! I am looking on that page now, and will contact them to see if they have come across my Grandfather's precious possessions!

Any good sources to learn about some of the theater made knives? Or shop knives. Starting to see a few locally. 

Have shared this with other forum members and Facebook pages but thought it would be cool to share on here. Thought this would be a good reference for others on here. 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Piva Forks, Bougainville Campaign. Everything original. No helmet unfortunately. Working on that rn. Missing 2 blanco/camo’d canteens so I had to use P1917 canteens for now.   I do apologize for the unprofessional pictures. Had to take them on my bed.  P42 Pants Chrome Buttoned Patch Pocket P41 Pants 3 Blanco/dyed Cartridge Belts Blanco Bayonet 2 2nd Pattern FAP’s 1 Blanco’d Boondockers Blanco D Ring Pea Green Depot Shovel Cover Shovel Boyt 43 Belt  42 Shelter Half 44 Poncho Early Round Suspenders 42 Bayonet Kabar 41 M1 Garand  1922 Springfield

Interesting group.    My guess would be $300-400?

You may want to check with usmc_finds_ww2 on Instagram 

Wow. Those are some absolute top drawer examples of early HP liners.    Great to see that  classic St Clair from the book 👍🏻

Ha!  As long as you are showing dog pictures, I can’t resist showing off my grand pups. Baylan on the left, Gunji on the right. Love my guys! mikie  

I am trying to make this photo of tuskegee airmen look like it was not cut in half and I am not doing that good of a job can anyone help.   https://www.newspapers.com/image/1080353375/ pages 46 and 47