From what I have heard (and I am far from an expert) but the greenbacks were usually first run/ early WWII issue patches, when the "need" for OD Green thread was not yet fully realized, once it was (think lucky strike goes white) you see other thread being used.  So if you want a "for sure" WWII patch, you want a greenback. Plus as collectors, any variation is a good variation!

Hello. Similar as a 4 skyhawk rudders pedals i believe  Thanks for sharing. Arnaud 

Thank you for the help.  If anyone has a MK1 scabbard they want to part with, let me know.

Please excuse a question from a non patch collector, i.e., a gather.   I have several "greenback patches", in part, 3rd ID, 9th ID, 29th ID, CONARC, and 82nd ABN w/o Airborne tab. What is the interest in "greenback patches" vice other patches?     All the patches above and the dozens of other patches I have are from the 1950's (my childhood collection) when almost everyone's dad had been in WWII and patches were traded like baseball cards.   TIA!

I own about 4 or 5 original photos of enlisted men wearing blue dress uniform in full set at tomb of unknown soldier: until 1939 they used the piping visor version and starting from 1940 they changed their visor hat band. Same sergeant, same uniform but different visor after 3 years since 1937 to 1940 PS: I have attached another photo (not mine) of the same sergeant wearing the m1902 in 1936, just to shown that he start using the new 1936 pattern from the year of 1937 as described in AR of 1936. GS

IF we are not able to find an AR dated 1938 we can find answers in the original photos and their datation, as per AR of 1936 the visor with piping are datable between 1936 to 1937, than something changed, probably due to the new AR of 1938 that changed alot of things for the officers and the same happen for the EMs. As per many original photos i own I can ensure they returned to the large hat band with colors made of wool or with grossgrain material like in mid 30s. In particular, regarding this fabulous hat of Tod, I suspect is a "variation" made by a tailor that clearly respect the 1938 AR, if it's changed as we suspect.

Hello everyone, I wanted to share a little story about something that happened to me back in the 1980s. I was young at the time, and my father and I decided to drop off some trash at a local dump. To my surprise, I found about ten U.S.A.A.F. B-4 bags that were dirty and in very poor condition. At the time, I decided to salvage only the side panels of the bags that had somewhat legible markings; all of them had green tags around the handles indicating "non-repairable." There were also felt-soled boots marked "Air Ministry." In hindsight, I should have kept them intact instead of cutting them up, but I was young. Only one was in good condition—though very dirty—a B-4 bag belonging to a specific airman from the 44th BG, 506th BS. I assume they all belonged to airmen? If you could help me identify these men, I would be very grateful. I never found out who had discarded all these bags at that location. They came from Rouen, France. Thank you for your invaluable help. Have a good day. Laurent

The tribute to your dad's service looks great so far!    I always liked “The Final Countdown” movie - there were some great (non-AI-generated) flying scenes in that one.

Happy to report that I reunited this medal with Ray Keller’s grand niece, Amanda. She happened to see my post doing internet research on Ray and contacted me via PM.  Coincidentally, she lives about 10 miles away from me. 

Post-auction sale is online at reduced buyer's fees. Hurry. There are a few bargins left!!!