Unfortunately you can’t create any more attribution than what you have. As Al Gleim once told me “You can believe the story..but can you convince someone else”?   Bill

I was able to put a name to this patch. The individual was probably not a pilot or aircrew member, but more likely administrative staff.  I suspect that he joined the 60th (or perhaps the 33rd Fighter Group) early in the war, as there are indications that he was in North Africa/Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and the CBI (all places the 60th fought in).  Again, I suspect this was a "bring home" from his service, explaining the near-mint condition.   That being said, does having a name associated with a patch add much to the value?  Just wondering, as I think it remains a great item.   I agreed not to post the Veteran's name for the family's privacy, but I will add a small note to the grouping to keep it all together for historical reasons.   Thanks P

Picked up two sets both wrapped up. One was ripped, so I opened it, and here it is. I have no clue what it is. Anyone have guess? Thanks in advance, Rob

Great shelter half to a 32nd Division unit. That 132nd AAA marking is not a very easy marking to find.

Nice woolie 1st Armored

Another variation for sale on ebarf this week.  Cheers Armygas

I picked this cover up from the Top Pots website in 2010 with no problem. If a majority of people had a problem with Top Pots, I doubt they would be in business today. On another note, you're right to state that this cover would be of use to a reenactor. As a Marine Corps vet and collector of WWII USMC grunt gear, I would be more inclined to have a problem with a reenactor sporting an original in the dirt than to see them donning a Top Pots reproduction. On a final note, this cover was used in a Marine Corps recruiting display at high schools, community colleges and universities to attract attention to the recruiters and I assure you that it was as effective in getting attention as we were in our dress blues. 

Federal, and Sellier & Bellot make great quality M2 Ball spec ammunition for these older rifles! 

I recently bought a WWII numbered Purple Heart medal, which came with a handwritten last name on a slip of paper in the case. I was able to find out the full name of the soldier and that he was with the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion.   I also found a copy online of the original General Order for his Purple Heart. This GO was issued by the 80th Infantry Division and was several pages, with his name listed amongst many other soldiers. The number on the medal does not correspond to the excel spreadsheet of researchable numbered Purple Hearts listed on the forum. Is there anyway to prove that this medal belonged to him? Would the number on the Purple Heart be listed on his discharge papers or any other documents?

Seems like I never see EM uniforms with the gilded, deeply embossed buttons or officer's uniforms with the matt finish, shallowly embossed buttons. I guess the choice of buttons isn't a rule or part of a code. I can't find anything yet.