Curious I have got admit this is the first time seeing a 5th Division patch being worn, I got the 69th Inf Bde's yearbook, and I don't that in it.

I love this group, beautiful stuff !!    

Love the ribbon bar, looks like a tailor made it? 

Slight variations of course in most cases with Army songs.

Since it appears that a CIB is not shown on his WD AGO 53-55, I tracked these down:     His PH orders (as per his WD AGO 53-55):   I was not able to find orders for a BSM, but he would have been eligible for the medal based on his CIB per:   HQ Co 115th IR, to which it looks like he was assigned during early Jun 44, landed on Omaha Beach on 6 Jun 44: He was reassigned from that company on 11 Jun 44:   Dan

Those old figures really bring back memories for a lot of people — painting them yourself was half the enjoyment. Sounds like you had quite the little army with all those minis and artillery pieces.

Great find! Those are some really nice pieces, especially considering how rarely they turn up in good shape.

Began the task of cataloguing my P.I. Buckle acquisitions. A handful of hours already (w a few distractions and the inevitable back tracking … where did this come from and what did I pay?!?)  re-bagging, re-tagging and ledger logging. So far I’m up to #48! So how I’m doing!’ 🤪  

This is for everyone,   Aren’t official government issue US Navy flags supposed to have 4 zinc grommets?    Thats a red flag   Look at the zig zag stitch in the last photo and the dirt on the flag something looks contrived to me.   And none of the troughs are soiled, which is usually the place where soiling gathers.   I haven’t had enough of these flags to be called an expert but I’ve read quite a few threads about them on this forum.   Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.  

Welcome to the forum! I loved the time I spent in Switzerland, a very beautiful country.