great 03 info and items  thank you for showing

You’re fine, both original. Nobody is producing them to that quality and accuracy, and neither can you readily find the hardware needed that is spot on.    Well done, good stuff is still out there. 

Any thoughts on these Fireman liaison wings? They look good to go to me, but the findings are putting me off a little. 

That is a nice haul well done. Is that a nice shelter half amongst the lot? 

Good eye!   how about some better pics of the side markings?

When I purchased this set of dog tags and small black disc I didn't have a clue what that black disc was for nor did I know anything about the man behind the tags.  I wasn't really sure what caused me to purchase this because it's not something I would ordinarily buy.  In any case, here's what I found about the man and the black round thingy, both of which I found interesting.                                                                                     Ancestry - Gale Fauss Rice.pdf Birth Certificate - Gale F Rice.pdf NARA Morning Reports - Gale F Rice.pdf

Many thanks. Every trip there I walk out with more stuff. Hayden

Good evening everyone!   This helmet liner is something I acquired just a few days ago. It’s a Westinghouse production with a double wire sweatband. The leather chinstrap has green-painted hardware and unfortunately dried out and torn in two over the years. The nape strap is tucked behind the sweatband. It has a lovely Lieutenant Colonel insignia painted on the front, and interestingly enough there appears to be another insignia underneath the visible one. Inside the liner is the name “Arle E. Queen” along with the serial number “O-270381.” Unfortunately I won’t be able to research him for a while, but I’m looking forward to doing so when the time comes. I believe he was an Arkansas native.   Some people may disagree with this next part, but if you look closely you’ll notice the sweatband has been undone. I did this shortly after purchasing the liner because the rusting metal components were actively damaging the webbing and causing further tearing. I felt relieving the tension was the best choice. Since then, I’ve lightly stuffed the liner with acid-free paper and stored it properly until I return. Sometimes you have to do what best preserves the piece for the future.   Many thanks for looking, Hayden

Nice haul.