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    • The Rooster
      In remembrance.   Philippians 1:3 ESV  I thank my God in all my remembrance of you
    • Steve Brannan
      I’ll add a few to the conversation. Have been collecting for 55 years. 
    • Adam684
      @Belleauwood I cannot seem to DM you (says user cannot receive messages) but I was hoping to be able to connect with you on a separate topic (not to hijack this thread, but I have no other means of communication, lol).
    • KASTAUFFER
      Most of the value depends on who it was issued to. 
    • Eskil Brandvik
      I’ve identified the helmet as a P-3 type of US origin model. The hood is a little mystery. One source says it is an instrument flying training hood to go over the helmet. Another source claims it’s simply a survival gear hood with polarized glasses. It actually fits over the helmet as shown below. Visor must be removed first. Albeit with a tight fit over the nose.
    • The Rooster
      I am not sure that is entirely correct....... Camouflage uniforms etc came about in a big way in WW1 and I think it was employed by the Germans at first... No it was the French...... This ai description leaves out the British WW2 Patterns..   From ai... and it goes on without pasting it all here.....   2. World War I and the Birth of "Camouflage" (1914 – 1918) The French Camoufleurs: WWI marked the beginning of organized camouflage. The French Army formed the first camouflage unit in 1915, enlisting artists, sculptors, and painters to conceal artillery, observation posts, and early aircraft. [1, 2, 3, 4] Trench Warfare: With the advent of trench warfare and deadly aerial photography, soldiers individually began painting their steel helmets in disruptive patterns to break up their silhouette. [1, 2] 3. The First Printed Uniform Patterns (1929 – 1945) Italian Telo Mimetico: The first widely issued patterned camouflage uniform was introduced by the Italian military in 1929. The M1929 pattern used green and brown blotches and served as the precursor to later woodland styles. [1, 2] German Splittertarn (Splinter Pattern): Germany introduced one of the earliest disruptive patterns in the 1930s, initially applying it to tent covers and ponchos before transitioning it to smocks. [1, 2] US "Frogskin" (1942): The United States saw its first widespread use of camouflage in 1942. Designed by civilian horticulturist Norvell Gillespie, the "frogskin" pattern featured a five-color jungle side and a three-color beach side. It was primarily issued to U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater. [1, 2]
    • atb
      And, what's the question? I see no question marks at the end of either of your sentences.
    • Bodes
      Forum members, I purchased a while back a complete BB&B 1932 PH with accessories including ribbon bar and lapel pin....Also includes medal box and mailing carton....In the 26,000 number range and in near mint condition.....Soldier was a WW1 veteran.....NFS....Any ideas of current value appreciated as usual....Bodes
    • Adam684
      Hi, thank you so much for this! I had seen much of this, but I had not encountered that honorstates.org website that you shared which sent me down a rabbit hole, to thank you! We actually went to LI Nat'l Cemetery last Memorial Day to visit and pay respects. Quite a sobering sight to say the least. Thanks also for the muster rolls! Although helpful, I am still missing the final piece of what unit Albert was imbedded with during the invasion of Peleliu. My best guess is he was attached to the 7th Marines as his 11th Marines were supposed to be firing in direct support of the 7th, but I have yet to be able to find a piece of information to document that!
    • KurtA
      I would say auctioning them on EBay gets you “true value”. You state you sold a few on EBay. Where these auctions or buy it now?   If BIN are not selling, you must be asking too much.  Go with a few auctions at a much lower  starting price.  That will give you a good feel for value and demand.  Then return to a fixed asking price for the remainder.    Maps that are too big (i.e. if you can’t frame it and display on the wall, what good is it?) have lower value.  And those of obscure locations probably have little value (unless they have appealing graphics or markings).   
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