The Skull & Cross bones can be attributed to several Groups in the South West Pacific Area during 1943 - 1945 and can be easily identified through out the visual recorded history of combat, its units and its conflicts - spanning 1000's of years of history.    This motif was widely used within the 312th Bomb Group and its Squadrons found on the nose of its A-20's. This example was taken from the lower camera/gunner hatch from a leading A-20.   The white tale band, a formation marking -  is visible across the lower portion of the vertical stabilizer.   Additionally the vertical white stripes on both wings just beyond the engine cowlings is actually white electric tape, keeping water out of electrical components housed in the wings. A number two can be made out above the right rudder band, that could make the serial dentification one of several dozen possibilities.   The close up of the nose also reveals the first two of six 50 caliber machine guns protruding through the eyes. photo from Nathan D. Adler Collection.

pretty cool find!

those are some awesome finds! i really like the gettysburg display.

i dont know what that means, but nice find!

Here is a much different perspective.  When would a Soldier,  Sailor,  Marine fall into formation in dress uniform with tarnished medals? Would not happen. Uniforms are meant to be crisp and clean.  Antique silver and brass items get polished and maintain value.  Points to ponder from the perspective of a retired Soldier. 

Great Wing !

The canteen pouch on your right side is an M-1967 MLCE. However not uncommon for soldiers in this time period to be issued M-1956, M-1967 & ALICE items. 

Thought this would be a useful addition to this thread:  A side-by-side comparison of the two known sizes of E.A. Dreher and Sons' Reserve Military Aviator badges:     Although dwarfed by its oversized sibling, the smaller badge is nonetheless full size; measuring in at a regulation 3-inches.  In scale and proportion, it is also similar to badges made by William Link, N.S.Meyer/I. Scheuer, and Robbins.     Although difficult to see in the photo, the smaller badge bears the same E.A. Dreher and Sons, Newark, NJ and STERLING hallmarks (lightly stamped) as its larger sibling.  Construction is also identical:  Three separately cast and polished pieces silver soldered together at the shield.  The gold, gothic US is itself slightly smaller than the version used on the larger badge.   At some point, likely acquiescing to pressure from military leadership, WW1 era wing makers like Dreher began producing some regulation-sized badges alongside more popular, flashier, larger-sized wings.  Evidently, owing to their scarcity, these smaller badges were not received as favorably by the aviators.  

@Teamski was spot on here.   A fantastic example @Championhilz!   This is A-20G-25 SERIAL #43-9134 SHAG ON  Tale Letter N and was assigned to 2nd Lt. M.D. Gentry of the 312th Bomb Group, 386th Bomb Squadron.  In October of 44 the plane was transferred to CRTC (Combat Replacement Training Center) at Nadzab, New Guinea.   It was lost on a mission to Wewak, 9 Feb 45. Several examples exist in Rampage of The Roarin' 20's International Historical Research Associates.   *Note that further examination of the completed score board missions shows the familiar 386th  ♣️(club) insignia atop each bomb instead of the typical star.        Records show a 1st Lt. John L. Goodman as in Intelligence Officer with the 386th   Records show a Sgt. Ted Pojasek with the 386th Bomb Squadron ( Most Likely Assistant Crew Chief ) on SHAG ON   Records show a Master Sgt. Donald M. Fry  - He was the Crew Chief on SHAG ON   Records show a Lt. Henry K. Brand - 312th Bomb Group Photo Officer    

April 16, 2025 Crestview, Florida Staff Sgt. Justin Day (not shown) a medically-retired 24th SOW Combat Controller and Purple Heart recipient, received the home from Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit organization committed to rebuilding lives and supporting injured veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Savannah Stephens) Special Reconnaissance Airman wearing grey beret and CCT Airmen wearing red or scarlet.n