Thought I would share this original map printed in 1848. Titled: Battles Of Mexico. Survey Of  The Line Of Operations Of The U.S. Army. Under Comnand Of Manor General Winfield Scott, On The 19th & 20th August & On The 8th, 12th & 13th September, 1847. Made by Maj Turnbull, Capt McClellan & Lieut Hardcastle, Top, Engs. Drawn by Capt McClellan.

This is modified and attached to MA2 Torso       And this is from Ltjg Billy Putnam VA 212 aboard USS Bonne Homme Richard in 1967  

Took a while to complete this setup but it turned out pretty well. A10 leather, A14 oxygen mask, R 134 headphones and the M4 Flak helmet.

Hi, very nice, your green one is very interesting because it is not the most common model. With this color it should be the last production.  The first version, Vest Survival Stock No. R37-V120, was introduced in 1957 and appeared on the allowance list (section H allowance list) in September 1958 under reference R8415-300-5431-FL50. (The one printed on yours) The items in SV1 survival equipment for units operating off the coast of Vietnam were set by COMNAVAIRPAC in Notice 13000 of October 1965. This notice was constantly updated based on unit reports and experience gained during ejections.  In February 1966, for example, CVW 7 aboard the USS Independence provided the following details:  The whistle, two MK13 flares, two Dye Marker pouches, and the compass were removed from the Scott kit because they were already included in the Mk3C life jacket. Instead, three rations, a bottle of anti-leech and anti-mosquito repellent, a mosquito net, a bandage, a saw blade, needles, and a plastic box with medicines were added. The PRC-49A survival radio, which works very well, is inaccessible in the kit. In enemy territory, it may be necessary to leave the landing site immediately without having time to unpack the seat kit, and recent experience shows that a rescue can be successful thanks to the rapid use of the radio. CVW 7 pilots have removed the radio from the kit and carry it with them on every flight. In addition, this radio can be used in the event of aircraft radio failure, with a range of 30 NM. The survival kit was supplemented with water purification tablets, malaria pills, and pants. Each pilot also receives an Aviator's First Aid Kit with morphine. A 100-foot-long strap (type 3 shroud line) is added to the survival vest to allow descent from trees. The survival jacket was supplemented with: a flare gun with yellow and green cartridges (red is too similar to tracer bullets and can confuse the rescue helicopter pilot). A knife for cutting suspension lines, a bolo knife, a strobe light, leech repellent, and a revolver. During the fall of 1965 and spring of 1966, the USN conducted a study in 64 squadrons engaged in Vietnam to evaluate the performance of survival vests. The study found that the average weight of the equipment was 66 kg and that the accumulation of additions to the SV1 vest and harness caused increased fatigue under load factors. AN/PRC-90 radios were delivered to VMFA 115 in October 1968 (36 radios).   I enclose you a few modified exemples     

Thank you for posting this M3 bag……I recently picked a bag which I recognized as medical but no specifics.  With you posting your query, it assisted me in ID’ing the bag as a M3 medical bag.  Inside on the flap is stamped the DSA 1968 contract info.

This is a civil war veterans descendant's MOLLUS medal judging by the blue ribbon center.     The medal numbers are traceable on medals having ribbons with red centers issued to veterans themselves but not these.    

Thanks for sharing the photos, that is a very nice example of what I understand to be one of the less common makers of imported sabres found in the US. With regards to the French sabres that were used in the trial according to Thillmann in his very good book Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers, none at the time of writing had yet been identified. French blade maker marks would very between makers, something I am not too familiar with.

Gents,   there are lots of interesting cavalry items and helmets  coming up at our local auction house in Alexandria,    Potomack Auctions -   www.potomackcompany.com   Enjoy!   Rob    

This is a good place but there is also a research section on the forum where you might find help.   Many of the members who are good at this are no longer active.

Very nice and colorful Mr. C.