Very cool.

Louis F. Ackermann, Captain O-399946 Co A / 105th / 27th ID The Appleknockers Initial enlistment into the NY National Guard 1934    Knife Scabbard Reads:   Made by Percy R. Huff  Berlin, NY  Apr. 22 1944   This Huff knife has the originally manufactured scabbard (made by Huff), and some tremendous craftsmanship, including the initials of the buyer/recipient, Louis F. Ackermann.   Perhaps one of my favorite groupings.  This comes straight from the family and has an amazing story.  Louis F. Ackermann enlisted into the New York National Guard, HQ Co. 1st Bn, 107th Infantry (27th ID), 2 November 1934 after completion of his military academy.  His family described him as a “Lifer”.  He was commissioned in 1940 and is pictured as a 2nd Lt. in the 1941 Unit history of the 27th, moving to A Company of the 105th Infantry Regt..  His company commander (then) Captain William O’Brien.   Ackerman would serve four years in the Pacific, earning 3 campaign stars and two Purple Heart Medals.  He rose to  Captain in charge of Co. A, and his friend and Battalion commander was now Lt. Col. William O’Brien.  Ackermann would first be wounded 8 July 1944 in Saipan.  The previous day, he witnessed the decimation of his company and the heroic stand made by his friend, against a 3000-5000 man Banzai charge.  Ackermann nominated O’Brien and Private Baker for the Medal of Honor, which were both posthumously awarded.   After some time of rest and refitting, the 105th again saw action on Okinawa.  On 16 May 1945,  Ackermann would fall victim to a shot to the head.  His personal effects were shipped home, including his private purchase Huff knife and souvenired Japanese flag.

Hayman, It's always nice to see a Winchester 1917, but as you may know, Remington would be the most common maker and as such would be totally correct for your rifle. Your scabbard is correct. It is either made by Jewel Belting Co., or by Graton and Knight, which also made leather belts.  The GF on the metal chape and on the throat, is generally agreed to be General Fireproofing.  Nice bayonet. Marv

Was this made in Japan?   Color is off, weave is out of the ordinary and patch feels like silk.

The 1st Cav patch is off color, has an unusual weave and might be made of silk.   Anyone know anything about it?    

This weekend at the market I wasn’t fast enough to get a lot but did get these

There are 3 outdoor flea markets in the summer Shoops Grove, Black Angus and Renningers.   Shoops Grove closes for the winter but the other 2 are open all year long.   I would set up in the fair weather months outside at Renningers and during the cold weather months outside at Black Angus.  I did this for 20 years.   This area is one of the best or the best in the USA for buying and selling and it’s purely old stuff no modern junk.   In addition to the flea markets there are scores of antique stores up and down the road for miles.   I love this area and before I get too old I want to move back.  

This would probably be characterized as a WWI trench art lighter depicting a water cooled, wheeled machine gun:     However, this is newly-made in the Ukraine. The pen points to the wick cap and striker wheel.

I would suggest you find some historical society near you and ask them if they have had any reenactment groups work with them and if they have contacts they can share. You might also try contacting a place that does historical interpretation at a living history museum such as Ohio Village at the Ohio History Center in Columbus.  There's also going to be a D-Day reenactment in Conneaut,Ohio in August, that might be your best bet on finding either a individual or group that might be around your area. 

Today is the second day that the WMF is off line.   Ant updates on what happened?