Nice pickup, is the APH sizing pad simply stuck on (adhesive) or did they sew it on? 

Thanks, never would of thought that, a Military Academy sure, but not Regular Army. 

If anyone would like to add any input, share knowledge and observations in their blade collecting journey please feel free to do so. If anyone has period images of modified or theatre made blades being worn or used, that would be fantastic to see. Maybe the thread could be a pool for these creations for everyone. 

Camp Wallace was a soldiers coastal artillery training center in Galveston County Texas , began construction in 1940 and ended as an army base in 1945. It was to hold over 10 thousand soldiers at one time, also housed German POWs. If anyone has any family members that would have been based there please share. 

That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing that thread so I can read up on the history of them. For my records, what are these William Link wings valued?   Jake  

The instant I saw the tigers face on your Dad's great patch I was struck by the resemblance to the "Esso Tiger" featured in the ads back in the 1960s.

I coincidentally just found a hook on my floor after returning from a show with a handful of uniforms.  I tucked it away in my parts bin, if you still need one shoot me a PM. Looks identical to the first in your photos. 

Here is a patch that belonged to my dad who served on the USS Intrepid and USS America in the 6th Fleet in the Med from 64-67.  He was UDT and obviously worked aboard ship in the Forward Catapult boiler rooms.  You can see the patch is custom with his nickname "Deno" in the top rocker.  Any thoughts on this and where it may have been made?  I am guessing in a port of call in Greece, Turkey, or maybe Italy?  Anyway, definitely unique and very dear to me since he is no longer with us and is now on his "final permanent cruise"!  I miss him. Thoughts are appreciated, thanks all in advance. Brian D

Between the Wars, very desirable wing.   William Link pattern