PS Ken, I seeing that "Ramrod" is asdociated with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron, which was out of Bien Hoa during the Vietnam War. "Ramrod" and "Strike and Return" are both associated with the 531st during that period. At least a lead...

That's a neat little group Ken. Looking forward to hearing more about the tabs.

We will be driving from western Nebraska, through Iowa on our way to Ohio. Any places along Highway 20 in Iowa worth stopping at? Will be passing through Indiana and Illinois as well. Also willing to meet up with others for possible trading of military insignia as well as law enforcement patches / badges.

@Insigina Hunter What are your thoughts? You have a very varied collection of theater made pieces.

Looks great! The salty shell and band really help bring it to life!

Post WWII knife and sheath Ken . 

My dad told me the ramp weight of the A7 was about 19,000 pounds and it could carry its own weight - about 19,000 pounds in Ordnance.  Compare that to a B17 in 1942 that carried less!

Thanks, OD! 

Hello,   please any thoughts from you about this C-1 Emergency Vest?  Aside for the striking look of contrasting colours, pockets vs. vest's body, could there be anything uncorrect (or strangely modified) in this specimen? Label reading 33038-AC-5415 gives the maker Aircraft Appliance Corp. a contract-winning date of October 1944, when the two main breast pockets were strictly in slanted position (and with a single large button for closure), yet this specimen looks like having the original ones getting removed and replaced by the later ones.   The very strong contrast of colours also is so much evident but, I cannot speak more not having much competence. The very light hue of vest's body could speak for much fading?, yet if so the AAF emblem should show much more fading as well instead of an usually dark blue. Anyway just speculations, thanx very much in advance for any tips.  Franco.   https://www.dandbmilitaria.com/ww2-us-airforce-type-c-1-emergency-sustenance-vest-117-uf