Has a re-enactor / put-together vibe to me.  I never say never, but we only got issued one canteen as part of our TA-50 - I’m not even sure where I’d have secured a second.  In three years of (combat unit) AD, I never saw two canteens carried.  In addition to living on FTXs, this includes 45 days of desert training in the Mojave, and (“tell him what else he’s won, Johnny!”) an extended all-expenses paid trip to a steamy jungle spot.   The true giveaway for me is that the sizing straps aren’t rolled / taped.  If you’d have showed up to formation in my unit with those ATFU “rappellers” those two canteens wouldn’t have saved you.     “Top” would have made sure of it…

33rd Brigade Combat Team FWS-SSI   Illinois Army National Guard soldiers with 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment and Task Force Bayonet, currently deployed throughout the Horn of Africa, received a combat patch during a battlefield circulation, June 20th – Sept. 11th, 2020.  Patching is a custom reserved for those serving in a combat zone and Soldiers from the eight elements that comprise the task force were awarded their patches over the span of three weeks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sirrina Martinez)

Hi Ken, yes I see it now, easy if you know what to look for indeed 🤭 I have no idea if my unmarked BODL is from WW2, the hole for the wire is quite a bit bigger but it is rough so it could have been enlarged by someone. I put a rubber grommet there. Unfortunately, it lacks the glass and until now I never realized it actually should have a lens... at least this explains why the cover was loose in the ring, something I fixed by making an extra gasket from a piece of inner tube.         The difference seems to be it has a hole on both sides of the arch, about halfway up indeed... Interesting as it seems that these brackets were specially ordered for this kit, rather than just taking a standard bracket 'off the shelf'.         Hi Johan, I know there are almost no tooth washers on a Type I Suppression as the critical grounding spots were tinned, but since there is no tinning for the retro-fit kit the grounding must have been a bit iffy without tooth washers.    Another question, is the knob of the switch plastic or metal? It's a bit hard to see on the photo.    

And perhaps a photo of the back of the patch too?  Thanks again!

Wonderful patch!  Can you give us the size of the patch?  Thanks for posting it.

Here is a hap hazard custom ribbon bar on a US Army Engineer's Class A Green uniform, with the rank of COL, offered on Poshmark. The core of the ribbon bar is good with decent service, although faded which is typical of older displayed uniforms. The LOM added on top along with the ARCOM & Vietnam Service Medal look awful if actually worn.     

Went through my collection of Military (Police) Armbands and thought you might be interested to see it. What you can see ,my main interest is in U.S Army Europe Brassards. Enjoy !

Thank you very much. Long Nail head pins are post 45 right.

A newer layout in the coin cabinet of drawers. Still looking for a case

I have that wrong.. The bee in the circle is embroidered not a patch. It has the tactical pockets on each sleeve near the shoulders.