Like I said above the attachment, the story goes Marion put the Purple Heart and Bronze Star on his car keys, which the son is still looking for but says he has them somewhere.  His son is about 75-ish years old. I don't want to rush him considering just having the opportunity to purchase this grouping is a great honor, and he's cutting me a VERY good deal. Hopefully when I post more findings someone can get me an estimate, and I'll try to match it to give him. I met him this past 4th of July at a community fireworks show and struck up a conversation with him. At this point, I don’t want to push for more photos since what he has already provided is more than enough to continue the research and build a service record for his father. As I mentioned earlier, we are planning to meet for coffee so I can hear his stories and learn more about his father’s service. I just don’t want to make multiple trips where I visit his house only to take photos, return home to post for an estimate, and then have to come back again later when he is available to finalize the deal. I’d rather take the time to do the research properly, prepare a fair offer, and make the process as simple and respectful as possible for him.  TLDR: He's looking for them, and I don't want to extend my welcome by asking him too much before making an offer.

There's only one lace supplied.  Seems to work now that I followed the instructions better and got all of the eyelets.

20 years ago they were common and cheap. No more. 

Good man! As I expected. Thanks much for the info. I barely collect swords to begin with, but this one may be going in the 'for sale' pile. Really only interested in 33-65. Again thank you Dragoon!

So after 12 years I finally been able to decipher the back of this photograph kind of neat   Latter part of Aug. 1944   Front: Cpl. Steinbrenner   1st Row: Tommy, Brown, White Myself   2nd Row: Cpl. Nohlman, Stewart Pfc. Kelly, Albrecht, Benya, Pfc. Hietela A., T/3 Zepnick   Standing: Johnson   The toughest beachhead in France. U.S. Rangers landed here on the morning of June 6th. We landed about 1 mile from them.   This is St. Pierre du Mont. Ocean just behind edge cliff, 100 ft. high.

Dyslexic?  It's also spelled New Zealand. He did make a good try though!  Thanks         Steve

Wow. I'd say $40 was a great price! I couldn't leave it there for that much either. I'd bet it's wartime-made that's a guess. It's a nice one for sure. I've never owned the larger flags. I wonder how big they are when folded? Dave

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!