Hi:  Recently attended a 121st FA Wisconsin NG veteran’s estate sale and picked up a few miscellaneous things…..nothing special…but   1.  US Army pith/sun helmet w/info and name 2.  US Army OD fabric suspenders 3.  US Army GP 1949 strap 4.  US Army 1953 M1 helmet liner headband 5.  US Army 1944 shelter half 6.  1st CAV WWII green trim patch 7.  2 Pair OD-107 trousers (SZ: Med) dated 1961 and 1962  

My Skyhawk is done and ready to be hung with my other models in my office/museum! It was fun to build a jet after doing figures and helos for so long. I learned a lot and I have already started to build an A7 Corsair II, my dad’s second plane that he flew in VA83. I will share pics when I have made some progress.

I saw this on eBay, and held off on posting it until the auction was over.  I don't know if the seller was accurate in his description, he didn't offer much else than the title.  Here's a couple of pictures, the item was number 358655190240.  Anybody have any ideas?  

WHERE DID YOU THIS SET?

Not all M1911/M1911A1s went overseas during WW1 and WW2, and not all that went overseas were issued.  Some stayed in Armrooms in the states, and were later surplused.  There are many reasons a completely correct pistol could have retained its original configuration and finish. The key on a verified bringback weapon (pistol, rifle, knife, etc.) is the provenance that comes from getting it from the original veteran and having evidence that it was carried and used in theater.  My father brought back a M1911A1 from WW2 that an officer he gave a ride to left it on the seat of his Jeep.  He had it until the late 1960's, then sold it.  I wish I could have gotten my hand on that one. You're lucky to have a M1911A1 that has a provenance attached to it.

Gorgeous piece!

Found this on the web recently . . .   USMC Captain Wolfgang Fleck was 14 years old and serving in the German HJ when U.S. forces captured him in 1945. Prior to his capture he had been awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class or single-handedly destroying two American tanks with a Panzerfaust. Years later, Fleck immigrated to the United States and enlisted in the Marine Corps, going on to serve honorably in both the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. In a striking display of recognition for his WWII service, the Marines permitted him to wear his Iron Cross alongside his American awards and decorations.

As title says, 1911 Colt  with 1918 Warren Leather Goods holster Colt does not have the Manufacturing Date for this block of serial numbers (205551-209586). They were a direct shipment to Greenville Piers on 21 Jan 1918 for AEF. Holster is matching condition 1918 Warren.

Some more pics     

If only I could still remember everything.