2nd armored division named lot Edward Solomon Ekmalian.  A 1952 graduate of Troy High School, Ed attended Siena College for a year majoring in business. He was called up for service in 1954, where he was doing his basic training at Camp Pickett in Virginia and Fort Sam in Houston, Texas. He then was sent to Germany and graduated from the Second Armored Division company administrative clerk's course. After being discharged from active service, Ed came home to West Sand Lake and remained in the Reserves until being discharged in 1961 all while attending to his aged parent's needs. Rest in peace Edward Solomon Ekmalian Thank you for you’re service.  

A rare bird indeed.  The holsters and belts make for a very nice display.  Thanks for posting.

This group was for sale in the Centurian Auction on 5/31 but did not sell at the opening bid of $3000. Items have not been added which should make it more attractive for sale.     

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. Go Navy!

Soap and water ?!?!?!  No way!  I was thinking brush it out a little:-)  We will need to give the M2 a pass for now, but I think I do have an early McCord...  Will need to check.   Ok, more photos coming....

Carrying bandoleers of HE M397 only 40mm ammunition. The HE cartridge M397 is antipersonnel, ground-impact and air-burst round. This is a quote from the 1970 M203 manual. The XM651E1 CS cartridge is not yet listed.  

I do get the sense we won't be getting specific feedback to questions asked, rather updates as the OP seems interested in sharing to remind us of the sale. Curious to see who is providing the "updated opinions" on this grouping considering that even just between you and Kurt, that's quite a formidable pairing of experts in this very area!

I am a fan of leaving things be. If you start rubbing, even with soap and water and now there are rub marks, or the paint starts flaking, or whatever. It has lasted this long, I would just leave it as is and bask in your find!

Please do not clean the inside of the liner it is in fine condition as it stands. Also, when you find a sweat band, and the nape strap try to match the condition of the liner.

I also can say that it looks good. Can we see the outside of the liner?   To your questions. Perioe would be 1942/43, the correct strap will cost you around $150. A correct Airborne Chin Cup might be $400. Liner suspension add-ons would be easy to find, $50. An M1 Fixed Bale/Front Seam McCord Helmet would be appropriate, $350. An M2 $$$ Thousands!   To be honest there are enough photos on USMF that you should feel free to post any pictures you want. What Jerry and I would be hesitant to do is comment on individual specifics that the liner you have shown, which have characteristic you would want to see.