I'll just have to keep digging for rosters so I can get a full name and try to research his service dates.  Short of that everything is just speculation.  For me though, the helmet is a keeper.

looks like a WW2 issue PH. what are your thoughts, can the number (232007) be traced to the recipient? thank you    

It’s always great to see old war relics here 😁.  Have a great time!    mikie

Sewn on bar tacked.

A serial number may be located under the wheel well on the drivers side. It is possible it could be traced to the Ordnance number as well and the date of manufacture   Leigh 

it’s crazy. I was trying to find the original owner for two weeks and never had a hit, and somehow  I hit the right algorithm and found him.

. Evening meal with forum members Johan from Belgium   Johan is a big 29th Division uniform and equipment collector, so this evening I put on my 29th Division Veterans Association cap to greet him at the restaurant.      Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, June 03   2O25.    ….

Yes, the wreaths are gold on the Master levels for the CIB, CMB, and CAB. The first post in this topic has a nice image of a Master CIB.

With the new pictures I see what you mean with your camera, it made the paint look a lot more vibrant and glossy, the new pictures look a lot better. I think it was refurbished for occupation duty as nothing would explain the glossy look, except extreme use, but I don’t see the characteristics for that. No doubt it’s legit, just pinpointing the timeframe is the real question now.

That is awesome Marty, and what some awesome research!