Here is an example I have of the overseas cap.  Note that the "piping" is the same color as the cap itself -  material chocolate gaberdine material.   Like this example, most USO uniforms came from Saks Fifth Ave of NYC.   As an actual USO overseas cap with this type piping is probably hard to find, I would recommend buying an inexpensive early 1950's unpiped US Army EM overseas cap and then sewing on a rather easy to find full embroidered USO patch. That will be "close enough" for an impression.     Pretty good thread on this subject that should tell you all you need to know.    

I too have very fond memories of those days where an ‘expensive’ Victory Medal was something with 5, or even 6 Claps, & they would sell for around $20 or so depending upon condition. I still have the Letter the late Al Gleim sent me when I inquired with him about my above mentioned Group. Without going into this Group’s Notebook to confirm, I recall he stated that it might bring around $180 or so, & probably more if it had the Certificates along with it. And as we know now, a WW1 SSM w/ OLC, PHM, 5 Clasp Victory w/ the proper 2 Citation Stars, plus a few related Medals would most assuredly bring well over $180 these days !! But, we also know that the ultimate value, & actual selling price is what someone who really wants it is willing to pay out. I will say one thing though., someone is probably a very happy Collector today, even at the price it went for !!             Best,   Dom

Thanks @haw68 Heath for the correction. Always insightful!

Any thoughts on these apparent English made pilot wings? I’m a bit dubious of them to be honest. 

Oui     

It’s a really nice medal and rather scarce in that configuration .   Certainly not “cheap” but I’ve seen collectors spend  $482.52 on other far more inferior items.  And this is coming from someone who has memories of buying dozens of Victory Medals throughout the 1960’s and 70’s on a regular basis for 5 bucks or so each. In recent years it took me awhile to realize I should pay $35 for common 2 bar VM’s.  Finding them for that price these days is a rare event.   One day $482.52 will seem “cheap” for a medal like this one.    Paying a premium for quality usually turns out well.    

As mentioned previously, the "lazy s" marking is a combination of a D and a G if you look at it sideways. I've got a few of them pictured in a thread a little farther down titled Detroit Gasket cut down scabbards. I've kept an eye out and found some examples both crimped and reused tabs on the throat. The early cut downs had tabs break when reusing, so they started crimping the throats on. 

He sounds like a great man who went through incredible experiences.   R.I.P.

You do see a wide range of fabrics used, as mentioned they were private purchase items, so usually a higher grade of wool was used and a virtual rainbow of OD green. I would get a visor hat, but a nice overseas hat with officer rank would be good too. and not to toot my own horn, but Toot!  we do have a visor cap available: https://militarycollectorshq.com/store-catalog/ols/products/wwi-us-army-officers-visor-hat-item-4283