Still no ID? ugh

Even though your bayonet is in rough shape, there are a few clues that can give an approximate date range. First, since it has an "L" shaped slot.(mortise), it would date prior to 1816. Second, the shortness of the blade and a socket which is under 3 inches, would place it to the very early 1800s.  The rounded end of the socket would also place it during the very early 1800s, or slightly earlier, i.e. 1795 to 1808.  It's always better to see marking, but even without any markings, there are features that can be identified.    The example I am showing is very similar to yours.  The socket is 2 9/16 inches, the blade is a little over 12 inches, the inside diameter of the socket is 7/8 ".  This one has a daisy cypher stamp on the blade, so it dates from 1795 to 1808....  too late for the Revolutionary war, but very much available for the War of 1812.   So, as a broad date range, I would say your bayonet dates from 1795 to about 1816.   Congratulations for having a great memento from your dad. Marv

Still no Id ugh 

Would it be from the Vietnam War?

Hmmm, isn’t there a topic here for family searches and returns? And I can read it, I just wasn’t sure what it signified.  

Well, it is a fairwell gift from the Officers & men of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 192nd Field Artillery Regiment to their retiring commander LTC Baker.

It says “ LTC P B Baker Jr. 2nd How Bn 192d arty Retired 5 APR 1967”.    why would it make you sad?   Very odd reaction…good chance it’s in the thrift store because the family didn’t want it. Think about it for a minute, how else would it have left their possession??   Maybe Mr Baker has been dead for quite a while and no one in the family remembers him? He retired a Lt. colonel 60 years ago which means he was probably in his late 40s or early 50s at the time. He would probably be over a 100 now . Or maybe his family hated him??? I served for 30 years , plenty of military degenerates, the military is a direct reflection of society.  Just enjoy it for what it is.  I personally would never contact a family about a dead relatives trinkets. Seems quite morbid and you could open up some old wounds. 

Hello,  I recently acquired this oil on canvas portrait of a Third Army Ambulance Service soldier at an auction. According to the USAF Museum the rooster patch is associated with the French 38th Division. Does the red chevron indicate that this soldier was honorably discharged?  He has a Croix de Guerre with star pinned to his front. Any other insight would be greatly appreciated!   The painting is signed "Thulstrup" at the bottom left. Thure Thulstrup was a Swedish American artist who painted mostly Civil War scenes. I don't know why he painted this soldier but perhaps it was a commission for the soldier's family. Unfortunately the painting came with no provenance.  The painting has some minor condition issues - needs to be cleaned and needs a new layer of varnish. I will likely take it to a paintings conservator for some help.    Thanks for any info anyone may have!

Hi, I’m new here and joined because I found this lamp at a thrift store and am unable to decipher what’s stamped on it. Can anyone help? Am I on the correct topic? Also, it makes me sad that I found it at the thrift. Wondering if I should try and unite it with the family? Thanks so much in advance!

I think we have the definitive answer now. Both are correct with the blue flame being earlier and the red an official modification. Thanks to everyone for finding the answer, good job.