I forgot to include a pic of the gun as of today.  It’s coming along nicely, to me anyway.  We have the boys again for a week as my daughter is traveling again. So dragging myself away from having fun with them to work on the gun won’t be easy. They’re my boys!  mikie

They do have some US items 

Just out of curiosity, I tried using the clip as-is. Much to my delight, there is just enough of the broken tab to grip it’s slot.  It looks and holds fine enough for a wall hanger! And it is really easy to install and remove if need be. Works for me!    Next up will be working on getting the bolt together. I still haven’t gotten through the weld covering the firing pin hole.    And that Italian op rod is really bothering me. I’ll be saving my money for a bit and find a Springfield one. But no rush for now.    Thanks for looking in!   mikie

Ribbon bar and Submarine Combat Patrol badge to Frederick Laurence Nadeau Jr.    He was a World War II submariner assigned to the USS Queenfish SS-393, on which he made five combat patrols in the Pacific Theater. He was mentioned in the book "Return from the River Kwai" for his actions in rescuing survivors of a torpedoed Japanese ship carrying prisoners of war. He served three years in the Navy and then 18 years in the Air National Guard stationed in Bangor, Maine. This is part of a much larger group in my collection, which includes his blue navy uniform, many documents, and a copy of the book he is mentioned in.

Not seeing any Valor just a bunch of German stuff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_S._Patton#Orders,_decorations_and_medals   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audie_Murphy_honors_and_awards   Looks like some are being worn especially by General Patton! Patton has a long list of foreign decorations and awards.   Audie Murphy has some too.      

Not an expert on this at all but typically the scabbard is built to be identical to the blade. This blade has a point and would not be an exact match. 

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Thank you! The blade is unmarked according to the seller and looking at the tip of the blade, it doesn’t look like the average machete blade.

Overall, not a bad month for finds, which were quite diversified. Will start withe the 40mm shell I got at the swapper. Not one big on such things, but it was so nice for $50. could not resist buying it. I can envision Pom-Pom guns blazing away at Japanese aircraft with their pilots Hell-bent on sinking our Naval vessels in the latter days of WWII off Iwo or Oky. Other subsequent finds included the US Bugle I acquired with a Sheridan Blue Streak pellet rifle, for $50./pair. At a later yard sale, picked up the NOS USGI Lenstatic Compass in case for $5. Also found a oddball, felt lined Green web unattributed pouch (sold) there and a average condition AMES M42 folding shovel for $8./pair (no photos). Picked up the unmarked US M1 helmet shell, pair of cotton sateen trousers ('77), green rip-stop jungle trousers ("69), and unknown aluminum box, posted on "Help Identify" sub Forum  https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/410144-usn-unknown-aluminum-box/   from a friend. Looks like strap is dated 1953 on the crown suspension.  Lastly are the set of USGI wireman's tools I got this morning for $20. at the swapper. Was told this set dates from the 1980s. Knife is  CAMILLUS |New York marked but not dated. This TL29 also has instructions for use on the screwdriver blade as well. I also note the incorporation of a lanyard to hold a roll of tape on the pouch. Decided to picture my own set of wireman's tools I was issued by the USMC in late 1971. However, dumped the non-insulated pliers for a pair of insulated, red handled "XCELITE" made ones. Also while in GTMO for six months, gave the TL29s back and bought the pictured Swiss Army knife at the base PX to replace it. It is one of the very few things I retain from my tour (outside the memories)...