I just made for fun this set up. yes everything is original and i was careful but just wanted once make a nice display. I hope you enjoy.   Warmest  Regards Frederik-Jan.  

Both are WW2. The one with the yellow lettering was re-packed post WW2 and may have Been Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (?)

As far as I know, no one currently makes a good quality reproduction of the USN Combination cap. You might actually be able to get one made for you by Society Brand Hat Company however, I do believe he is currently very busy. You could try Aviator Military Headwear, they are over here in the UK. I had a very high quality crusher made by them a few weeks ago, and was very impressed with the service and the cap. Here is an option that might actually be worth looking into, and one I am looking to try out myself. Find a good quality Bancroft combination hat made in the last 20-30 years (easier and probably even cheaper for you to do in the US), replace the plastic frame with a wicker weaved type or even buckram fabric to build upon. Replace the modern bird with an easily obtainable original and you'd probably come out on top. The other covers though, I'm sure you'd be able to find originals about that are suitable.

Nice finds, I would have no problem buying those right away if I found them out and about. Second one looks like it was refurbished for Vietnam and the sweat band looks newer. Suspension and A washers look pretty new as well, mabey a restoration.

Hello and welcome! I believe both cans are WWII era construction. Sorry but I cannot give an interpretation of the markings. I believe there is a post somewhere on the forum that explains them. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be able to answer you.  mikie

I’ll defer to expert (which I am not) opinions, but it looks like a .30-06 blank cartridge. LC is for Lake City arsenal. The 69 is the year 1969.  A picture of the top end would be good to add.  mikie

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for telling the “rest of the story”. Really just a first class grouping and you are clearly committed to preserving his sacrifice. Great job!

Thanks, No Relation, I am however Honored to be able to keep his Memory Alive. Its a Very sad story Only 22 years old when KIA. He never met his Daughter who was born only days before. His Wife Remarried in 1946 or 47 cant remember but Linda, his daughter was still very young and raised by her step father, She became a Teacher and  was sadly killed by a drunk driver. I suspect Her Husband may have still had this group when he passed and there was No one left to remember him. This group was sold by estate liquidators. The rest of the group was probably kept by his parents, interestingly all the letters are addressed to his Father even the ones from Peggy, guessing these were all kept by him and given to Peggy for Linda along with all his school books ,School photos, CPT Logs and Certificates AND more       Thanks Guys Much appreciated I get a lot of joy and fun putting these displays together . Its an Honor  

A new one poster here same seller

I recently picked up this 29th Infantry Division D-Day to St. Lo wall plaque. I found a thread on the form for the paper certificates but I can’t find any information on what is obviously a bronze copy of one of the paper ones. I have no idea how old it is or who manufactured the plaque. What I do know is that it weighs 2 pounds and it measures 8” by 10” and I believe it is bronze on wood and not much else. Don’t know if it was mass produced or a one of a kind and any information would be appreciated.