I bought a hard rubber KA-BAR bowie training knife from "COLD STEEL" on the internet. It is to scale but will not fit into an original  sheath because the tip of the blade is 5/16" wide. 

Excellent find there, yokota57! You may want to post on the Advisory Teams site to see if anyone worked with Major Waring:   https://macvteams.org/team-90/

That's a fine example.  Nice pick up and at a price substantially under current market prices, in my view.   The guy who said he bought one at a gun show for $35 must be thinking of a 1995 experience.   These days you have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than you do of finding an example like your new bayonet for $35 at a gun show.   Charlie

MACV - Civil Operations and Rural Development Support - III Corps Tactical Zone. Maj Mowton LeCompte Waring, Jr USA (S-3) Advisory Team 90. Japanese-made "Hadson" "Sparky" butane.

Recent eBay find,  A prototype PASGT Helmet made from ceramic. Used during the non-ballistic testing/ evaluation phase.

Hello, Once Again, It has been a while since I have been on this Forum. It's been getting harder to find any good pieces these days. Anyway, this EGA I very recently acquired, and just needed a little help on it. There are so many variations of EGA's out there it makes my head spin! This is the first of this type that I have come across. It is WWII first off, and two would it be considered to be standard issue, for a mess uniform? Thanks, Kent

DICK HATHAWAY 5Rn A Co playing.....

Hello and welcome to this Forum. Unfortunately, this is a reproduction lighter. One of the big indicators is the text (“When the Power …”). Black paint-filled letters, with different font sizes (Notice the first three letters of the word “power” are in smaller type than the rest.) are clearly indications of fakes. Also, I am not 100% sure but it looks like the word “Zippo” on the bottom of the lighter is engraved. It should be stamped.   On the positive side know that your father took the trouble to buy a lighter for you aome 30 years ago. On that alone it is a “keeper”.   By the way, I’ve asked a moderator to remove your accidental repeat postings. Again welcome to this Forum.

is anyone familiar with the WW1 era 1910 web cartridge belts dyed dark blue for the Navy? I believe I have seen a picture of sailors wearing such belts but don't recall where I saw it. I also remember years ago seeing such belts for sale in a catalog I used to get. they must not be very common as I have never handled one.

I joined to be able to read some threads relating to Homer Finely written by Eric Queen, who I am sad to see has just recently passed. I came across the links when researching Jack.    Jack was my late grandfather's dog as a boy.    I wanted to add some photos for all of you. These have hung above the desk in his office for as long as I can remember.     Recently I also came across the web page for the USS BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8) which states in part:    "CV-100, the first USS BOUGAINVILLE, and the Marines at the Battle of Bougainville showed unmatched bravery in defense of others during World War II, you are now the face of their bravery for the future. Military working dogs were first introduced in WWII during the Battle of Bougainville and Jack was part of the 1st War Dog Platoon. After receiving a life threating gunshot, Jack delivered a critical message to the HQ for reinforcements. Jack was commended for outstanding performance against the enemy and to commemorate his loyal bravery, Jack was selected as our mascot and is proudly worn on our shoulder patch. In all, 423 Marines died capturing Bougainville, yet no patrol with a dog on point lost a man. We represent the bravery demonstrated by those who fought for freedom on the shores of Bougainville."    https://www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/Organization/Operational-Forces/Amphibious-Ships/USS-BOUGAINVILLE-LHA-8/Welcome/   This is their patch, found on the ships Facebook account.