Very nice sword but not the right forum for this. I am no sword expert but as far as I know, the leather is not meant to be removable. You will likely get more answers on the World Militaria Forum.    Scott

Fit check with the receiver parts before I start cleaning them up.  It’s really starting to look like a Garand!  I had the boys again today so they took priority. We will see how much time I have tomorrow.  mikie

Here’s an Ontario 9-87

Thank you for the recommendation of Kroil. I’ll take a look for some at my nearby Home Depot. And thank you for looking in.  mikie

Is there a name for this style jacket?

It is the Eagle head. I found some info on GB today. I couldn't find any info in my small 03 book collection. Apparently it was used for a very short time. Assuming the rifle is untouched it would be in late 1918

I was just curious on the cut (got sent photos) because a lot of the cut-down flight suits have unique details, and this one has some loose connection to  me because I grew up in MPLS. Are you the guy who owns it?

Reminds me of a Springfield Armory eagle head inspectors mark.

Being gas operated helps too with the felt recoil.

On August 1, 1918 27th Aero Squadron Ace Donald Hudson shot down 3 EA  {2 Rumplers and 1 Fokker] Confirmation of the Fokker is given at  https://missourioverthere.org/explore/collections/joe-broz-album-world-war-i/joseph-broz-u-s-air-force-wwi-scrapbook-december-25-1979/ see page 52 The enemy pilot was killed and later buried by the members of the 27th Aero Squadron Any idea as to the identity of the pilot killed?   https://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/august-1-1918-usas-claim-confirmed.107011/