That’s a WW1 Overcoat button. Probably not used in WW2. The WW2 button were gold, not subdued Black like the WW1. 

Agree.  This was my point.  There are dozens of Vietnam graffiti helmets and/or covers on Ebay at any given time that were created last week by some guy a Sharpie and being sold as "original."         You're going to have to network with other collectors here on this forum and others like it.  You could try local shows.  Find some dealers specializing in US and specifically Vietnam era Militaria.   You could try running ads in your local paper.  I used to run ads locally in the 90's and 2000's for WWII Militaria and was fairly successful at pulling some neat stuff out of the woodwork.  You may find a vet or the family of a vet looking to sell.     If you come across something, be sure to post it here first for review.  As 644td said, original M1 Vietnam used examples are going to be exceedingly rare and demand a high price...thus, they are a minefield.        

Who is attending the Reading Air Show in Pa next weekend?

Here's a post Korean War example, the 81st Division of the Reserves down South. There are more example of the WWII Stripes on 50s Fatigues as well as IKE Jackets scattered around we're sure in various topics.

Interesting indeed.    Quite an accomplished legacy.

A whole load of helmets getting the 3rd Division patch painted on. Don't know if this is sometime in WWII, Post WWII or the Korean War.

Interesting.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Aquinas_Kinskey

Thank you! It’s a privilege 

Hi, Thank you for all your replies.This is what I assumed , especially on the yellow border 9th Field Arty. I had the same thoughts like JerseyDevil117  towards a tour jacket - Thank you again for the help 👍

Now for something completely different.  Do any of you have problems with allergies? Up until 5-10 years ago I would get a mild case of “hay fever” at worst most years with an occasional bad year once in a while. But recently it seems I’ve been getting it yearly and it gets worse each year. And this year it’s been the worse ever. Some folks I’ve mentioned it to around here and on the east coast have the same situation. So since folks look in here from all over the world (more or less) I am curious if you are experiencing this too. It’s been just miserable for months and doesn’t want to let up. Is it just me or is it the rest of the world?  If anyone else is suffering with allergies this year, I hope you feel better soon.  mikie