I concur that the uniform in question is all well and good.  A few more examples as mentioned above and I have seen others.  Collecting all the variations would make a neat US Navy grouping.  Cheers Armygas  

156 - Lindsay, Julian R. Captain, Cavalry. It looks like he was a regular officer vs US Volunteers.   Bill

I recently joined this site as a new member, and I live in West Virginia. My father-in-law was Otto Kurt Schultz, Jr.  He was a World War II paratrooper, and the 551st participated in the liberation of Provence, France jumping into LaMotte in August, 1944.  He was wounded in January, 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge.  His biography and photo appear in the hardcover book 82nd Airborne Division published in 1997 by Turner Publishing Company.   I inherited some militaria that has been in storage for two decades.  I would welcome suggestions on finding serious and reputable buyers.  I appreciate guidance from others who have had positive first-hand experiences selling military stuff.  Has anyone done business with the advertisers on this forum?   I’ve used a specialized auction house previously (for a stamp collection) and wasn’t too impressed, and e-Bay has its own issues.   I have a grouping of original, early-war USAAF pilot/aircrew parachute components (main canopy, pilot chute, harness assembly, parachute back cushion/seat pad) that I will be posting pictures of (soon) in the Aviation Clothing and Equipment section.  Anyway, thanks for a reply and glad to be here!

Does the family have the Bronze Star and Purple Heart planchet? I noticed they aren't in the frame.

Dave, everything you say is true, I know that's the problem with stuff like this; That's one of the many reasons I'm distrustful of AI. It could have been flown under all kinds of circumstances. Military, government, or civil use.    This particular flag I came across in an antique store for $40, No provenance was given. Based on the size it seemed like quite a good price so bought it. I suppose the *most* that could be gathered about from it's construction was it's possible age...   Maybe to narrow down the decade at least? Unfortunately it has no markers marks or anything. I have a few other flags in my collection and felt like sharing some of them. I have another 48 star "strom" or "casket" size flag with the heavy duty riveted grommets. 5ftx9.5ft That one hasn't any markings either unfortunately. Others have posted flags like that on the forum.

I'd ask for a source and a scan of one page from it but I've learned that's a big ask.   I can only google this stuff.     https://veteranscollection.org/2018/04/01/2175/

Thank you! That’s very interesting. I assumed it was a U.S. Navy vest because of the “Flight Deck Crew” label. Does the Canadian NSN mean it was made for the Canadian military, or could it still be related to the U.S. Navy in some way? I’d really appreciate any additional information

Canadian NSN…not US NSN  

1952 

Hello everyone, I’m hoping someone here might recognize this vest or the manufacturer. The tag reads: TEXTILE INDUSTRIES VEST IDENTIFICATION – FLIGHT DECK CREW NSN: 8415-21-852-6557 Size: Medium-Large Date: FEB. 1969 Details: Lightweight blue cotton twill fabric UNITED CARR snap buttons Velcro adjustment on the back No exterior pockets Interior pen pocket and utility pocket No stencil or visible markings I’ve searched online, auction archives, and collector resources but have not been able to find another example made by TEXTILE INDUSTRIES. I’m particularly interested in learning: Was this an officially issued U.S. Navy Flight Deck Crew vest? Has anyone seen another example from TEXTILE INDUSTRIES? Does anyone recognize this NSN or know anything about the manufacturer? Any information or references would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!