It’s aluminum if that helps…   Maybe a windshield for an AP round? 

That telegraph is awesome!! Where did you find it?   Any MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat) wheels? Elco or similar....

I was first runner up on the pilot wing die hub. Hope someone here hot them.

Thanks, yokota57. That bizarre saying on the reverse may just be the most incomprehensible one yet: “Is a year shortened as a day then I’ll go home soon.” What?  

Thanks for posting these C6A. They are indeed NUMBER 10 !!!

Picked up these trousers at a yard sale and have been learning more about them. I was surprised by how heavy they are and have found that they were made to deal with the cold weather in Korea. And to think they are just the shell - there is a liner that goes inside I believe? I have a couple questions though - what are the pieces of fabric (one long, one short) inside the large cargo pockets used for? And second, what does the "Type II" signify in the military specs? Haven't seen too many others with that. Anything else I should know about these? They are in really good shape with just a few loose threads. Thanks in advance!  Mark    

First sergeant has a diamond in the center. 

Thank you for correcting me. I forgot the about the different rank system in the 40s. And I use the link as a future reference.

Looks great, nice job on the cleanup!

If this is a photo from 1945, the chevrons shown are for a Technical Sergeant, not a First Sergeant.   Enlisted insignia history is shown on the Institute of Heraldry site here  -     https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=9168&grp=2&menu=Uniformed Services   Larry