That was my initial impression as well, and with the activity its seeing is a further indicator. Here's a shot of the front and one of the zipper. Unfortunately, the pull tab has come off.   

I second this wax. I use it for all metal items, from grenades to artillery. Best part is not all rust needs to be removed, just slather it on heavy over the rust and it seals it from air and moisture, stopping any further corrosion development. It remains clear, and if wanting to repaint later mineral spirits removes the wax.    The only minus is it changes the paint color slightly, it enhances it in my view. 

Question to/Requesting an Opinion, for fellow Ordnance Collectors.   Did/Could an APC Tank Round, dated 4/45, have made it to the ETO before May 8, 1945?

It's all Good! And welcome to the USMF Forum.    Buona Pasqua a te e famiglia!  

He may have received his CIB for his Silver Star action on July 12 1944 with the 330th Infantry Regiment along the Taute River.  Ferenbaugh was in temporary command of the Regiment after it was bogged down and Colonel Ernest L. McLendon was relieved of his command.

Yesterday I finally received my own original 743 tank battalion DUI. I bought it on an auction in ebay.   The DUI is in pretty bad condition so in considering to have it cleaned up again. I dont think I will have the enamel repaired.   What was however interesting is that the package that came along with the DUI has a text written on it saying it was from Uncle henry. The seller sadly enough wasn't able to help me find were he got it from. But my curiosity has been sparked to figure out who's DUI it was. I have someone I know from Facebook who is trying to find the personell rosters. But I guess it's going the be hard as Henry must have been a quite common name.   Regards,   Remi

> The thread certainly receives a great deal more useful and relevant history than my naive original question imagined.

Could be a VFW PIN

Looks like a VFW pin

With my book at the recent Society of American Bayonet Collectors meeting in Baltimore, where it was well received.   Big thank you to Eric Stuyck of Mile 55 Photography and Colton Hayre for the photos.