Actually, I started carrying a issued WW2 .45 when I was a spec 4 M60 gunner. When I made E6 squad leader, I put a U.S. black holster on my web and carried my personal .45. No body ever questioned it. Blue cord pack mule for Uncle Sam. lol

I just bought a pair of sterling wings with the H in a circle.  Mine have the markings on the back side of the wing and the canopy is hallowed out.  I was wondering if this is any different than the ones mentioned above? The pin on mine is attached differently too.  I only paid $43.00 so I think I got a good deal with them being post war but still having a nice pin on the back.

Yes. I think they are of interest to some collectors. 

All of you stop it. Making my back hurt more reading it all over again. 

Came across a sporterized arisaka stock recently made me cry inside... it had battle damage to the butt stock to, maybe done by a soldier during occupation? who knows.  great april fools joke jerry!

Tiger that is just a toy soldier I picked up somewhere to sit in one of my toy jeeps.

That sounds cool! Does anyone know where they offer an Original WW2 M1 helmet "Restoration" Course?  Maybe in the same building?  

It's so terrible, yet hilarious at the same time.    For a second you almost got me... Darn you Mr. Jerry!!! 😂   Wade

Here is one in my collection. Helmet belonging to Paul Callegari 148 FA Battery E.  Cheers !

My Dad was a WWII veteran. At some point well before I was born, he bought a couple of 1917 Enfields and Springfields and sporterized them. Just like in this post. Many many years later, when I realized what we were using for hunting rifles, I cried in sorrow. .  mikie