I don't know if you need an identification on this pin, so I'll give you one just in case.  This is the Medical device for the classification of Surgeon for the Coast and Geographic Survey.  The C&FS is the precursor for National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA).  This is not a military organization but it is a uniformed service.  This simply means that they wear a uniform but don't train or serve in a military role.  I've collected C&GS insignia for years and if my memory serves me right, I paid around $50.00 for mine.

Couple weeks ago, I went to Mare Island Veterans Admin Outpatient Dental Clinic for a crown on one of my molars. To my surprise the dental lab used a 3-D milling device to make the crown while I waited in the dental chair. I was in and out of the dental clinic in less than three hours.  WOW! Very pleased with the crown.  

Can I add pictures here  

in Belgium you would still be looking at quite expensive boots even if they are beat up so i guess i'll wait with that and try to contact a guy i know from the US if he could maybe get a pair for 50 bucks.

I like your toothpick hack.

Now this is an interesting development.   Who is Mr Webster that he has a VFW post named after him?      

yes it is black metal

I am the Historian for the Herbert Lee Webster American Legion Post 0235 in Tioga, PA and would like to know if anyone knows where this jacket is now?  If anyone else has any memorabilia pertaining to Herbert Webster I would be interested in talking about it.  

I agree Japanese.   The scabbard looks black, could this be for a navy sword?