Very nice and interesting scabbard made by an early and very well known saddler-R.T. Fraizer.  As previously stated, it's not military, but probably made for someone who had the bayonet without a scabbard. R.T. Fraizer made everything a cowboy needed that was made made of leather, from the plain working saddle, chaps, gun belt and holster to very ornately carved and adorned outfits. His work is highly collectible and sought after today.  Nice find indeed! The prison guard lead would be worth investigation.     Steve

Nice finds! I love trift stores and occasionally find something good but never that good. 

Post #2 has a BDU and some SSI, and #5 has the VN era OG-107 and few color CB SSI...Cheers, Armygas

Would like to see the other beret. 

Hi Tony!        I think this is an older commercial tool kit. The buckles and fasteners are not close to  military quality and not even very good civilian pieces. It may date to the '50's-'60's or even the '70's. Keep in mind that it was probably subjected to sun, rain and cold most of it's life, hence, the "old" look it has acquired. The leather itself is not up to military quality either. The eagle does make it look nicer. Sorry for the pessimistic appraisal.    Steve

Oops, forgot one......

Mr.Jerry since I’m new to military collecting I agree the books should have some type of warning- collecting items shown can be addictive. All kidding aside I find the books informative and interesting and will help me with future finds and research. 

For Officers, the main tool used by members is the United States Army Officer Registry,, these online viewing books go back to the War of 1812 against England.   Many times one does get somewhere with just a last name, this is the case of a dress uniform that has  rank and last name, name either written in it, or from the 1950s on a NAME Plate on it, you know the name tags as some call it , here man has Valor Decorations, i.e. Silver Star, Soldiers Medal etc, this then can be crossed referenced to a list of recipients, for the given war he was in.   While I don't have e the tools or the knowledge etc, items can go a long way in getting IDed if a Laundry Number is present, that's the  first initial + last 4 digits of serial number to make sure laundry was returned to the correct soldier. there are members skilled at this, these guys here how know all about that

Somewhere along the way, the woman who brought in the 42nd Aero Group also came across this 1969 contract green beret...it's in very good condition, and there's also a broght red Canadian parachute beret with a gorgeous set of bullion jump wings on it.   Mark sends

Less than a month until the show, have lots of table space left if anyone is interested, let me know.