There isn't any difference between a M40 Buttplate and a commercial one from the 60's.   They are the same.      The biggest thing on these buttplates, for guys who clone the M40.  Remington put them on a stock, and sanded the stock and buttplate together.  So all of these are a little different in width depending on how much Remington sanded.      A lot of these are sanded really thin and then they are really hard to fit to the repo stocks.   So most want measurements on them.      Usually, I see these sell for $40 to $50 to cloners. 

Greetings all. This was purchased as a Vietnam Helmet. But I dont think it was.  Its a WW2 McCord original OD straps. Does not look like it was a converted fixed bail. with a WW2 Seaman Liner. It has a 60's headband in it.. And a mitchell cover dated 1970 and a helmet band proper for that era. The steel has a stamped laundry number which may be the WW2 wearer? Those stamps always make me think it was a USMC used lid.. Then there are later US and RA numbers and names and the liner sticker is for the 29th artillery which was authorized that DUI in 1953. The C33 ? A Rack number?  But that cover and headband and helmet band I believe were added by a seller? Collector? Because it has rust on it. This helmet and liner has not a speck of rust.. So Ive removed those items.. And the Peace signs came off with acetone very easy and quick. Leaving me with a nice WW2 lid that saw usage at least into the 50's maybe the Korean War. Also, the liner has taken on the shape of the steel. Fits snug like its been in this steel for many years.   Cheers!  

Thanks Justin… the liner is good.. the helmet is postwar with repro chin straps..  hopefully the net is good …. 

Vietnam, WW1, Civil War, Spanish American War, WW2, OEF, OIF, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm. What difference does one conflict make? I have seen so many dog tags over the years at estate sales, antique shows, stores, flea-markets,  gun show, self storage auctions,  etc etc etc. I buy them when I can and throw them in my desk drawer. Sometimes I get around to researching them, however most are not. When I am gone....I guess I probably won't care too much. Mine are in the pocket of my dress greens, hopefully some-one feels that they are worth preserving, but it won't matter to me. I have even purchased Vietnam dog tags from the vet in one instance, I purchased his whole group: uniform, albums, fatigues, short timers stick, wallet and saigon px purchased Seiko wristwatch. He did not want to be reminded about it anymore as he had lost some close friends in country. They are now cherished items to me.  I purchased a large Vietnam USMC pilot group that included his tags right from the wife. His kids did not want anything to do with it. Some families just don't care or don't want the reminder around. There is lot of trauma that occurs with being in war and the military even during peacetime for vets and families. It's not all trumpets, waving flags, glory, chivalry and what not. 

For the record, it’s “chaplain”. 

I remember our two legal clerks on Okinawa, both draftees, wearing them to the chagrin of the First Sergeant. This was in the summer of 1970. I think they only wore them once. With the cotton khaki short sleeved shirts, khaki knee socks, black low quarter shoes, they sure stood out from the rest of that morning work call formation. The rest of us were in our nice, heavily starched, OG-106 cotton sateen fatigue uniforms.  

Not really a new find but I was cleaning out the garage and forgot that I had this.  It came from a "Gubment" worker who was in the GWOT.  He had this and another one that was open.  I can't find much about them online.  Apparently, it was a DCU "cooling system" that saw limited use or distribution.  Made by "Mist' nGo".  I know that there is a vest, a skull cap and neck band.  Is anyone familiar with it?  Past my time.  I also posted in the DCU section.  Any assistance is appreciated.     Thanks in advance!   OD  

if its yellow and green its WW2 

Here's a question for the DCU collectors...I was cleaning out the garage and forgot that I had this.  It came from a "Gubment" worker who was in the GWOT.  He had this and another one that was open.  I can't find much about them online.  Apparently, it was a DCU "cooling system" that saw limited use or distribution.  Made by "Mist' nGo".  I know that there is a vest, a skull cap and neck band.  Is anyone familiar with it?  Past my time.     Thanks in advance!   OD  

From what I gathered this is a M2 Jungle First Aid Medical Pouch so I would assume they were only used in the Pacific Theatre but would like to know if they were used in other theatres of the war?  Would these continue to be used after the war or were they replaced soon after?  Also if there is any other information or history concerning these is appreciated.    Thanks John