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. 

I found it on eBay for like 25 including shipping I was just interested in finding out 

When I get a chance, I'll dig out a garrison belt and see how it fits. Might have very well been for police use. Ken

Great grouping. The 10th and 14th are my babies in WWII haha. So interesting.

...and the best part....his cook's hat(s)... they need a little TLC, but are still in decent shape. Who knows what went into the garbage.   And so it goes.   Mark sends

what an incredible group.

That thought had crossed my mind also about prison guards with riot guns. Yes, you are correct that the scabbard would also fit the bayonet for the M1895 Winchester Musket and also the M1917 bayonet.  Due to the construction of the scabbard without any kind of "throat" that would be found on combat bayonets, I'm leaning towards possibly dress or ceremonial use. It reminds me of a fighting knife scabbard, but the length throws me.  Ken