Hello,   Hello, Yes, there is some information about this to be found on the web. It appears that, in addition to Belgium, the helmet was also introduced in the Netherlands as the M64. The main difference was the head size in centimeters rather than inches.   https://dutchhelmets.nl/nl/helmen-hoofddeksels/tankhelmen-tank#Tankhelm-m64   https://imgur.com/gallery/usaeuro-tanker-helmet-m1938s-retro-futuristic-west-german-cousin-Rbn3vew    https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/helmets/post-war-m38-tanker-helmet-help-695813/    https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/bundeswehr-forum/west-german-usaeuro-tanker-helmet-619128/    https://www.checkpoint-militaria.com/en_GB/a-92996258/helmets/tank-helmet-m64/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWDzmB8qR_Wttj8MW4kLoIvIC6KPnUwCBgx3vSgxdN8C0Z5Laa#description    Given the head size in centimeters, it is more than likely a Belgian or Dutch M64. These helmets—sized in inches—were primarily used by US troops, as well as in small numbers by the West German BGS and on a trial basis by the West German Bundeswehr.   Regards

Well there you go, looks like I have a long way to go in recognising these things. 🤣

I understand your theory and experience, but in this case, both the initials and number are written one over the other, in the same colour ink, and with the same handwriting.

It looks like it came out of an old collection . Well, the first one is a copy ,but the one posted #3  looks good so it could have been a real patch. Let's see if we can get more opinions. Thanks for your help.

. A day of Veterans 7th June 2026.   A fleet of London Black Cabs ferried a bunch of WWII British veterans and families around Normandy for the week, they visited the Longest Yarn on the morning and then arrived at the Collins museum for a special lunch prepared for them thankfully it was a warm sunny day and all went well.  Whilst posing for a group photo  they alll sang together several wartime songs, one which was a wartime favourite being ' We'll meet again ' by Vera Lynn.  For around an hour there was a constant flow of modern aircraft using the Collins museum as a turning point whilst dropping paratroops locally.  Upon leaving the Collins museum they were taken to the central square in Carentan to watch the parade of a hundred vehicles.                                                Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 13  June  2O26.   ..      

# 1 -  ? # 2 -  27th Inf.Pltn. Pathfinder  90th ARCOM - worn ca. 1977-1984 # 3 -  ? # 4 -  ? # 5 -  looks like the Korean Made 524th Mil.Intelligence Bn. but the colors are reversed ( Blue should be on the left ) # 6 -  ? # 7 -  ? # 8 -  56th Troop Command , Rhode Island ARNG - I think it's Special Forces related # 9  -  ? # 10 - ? # 11 - 5th Special Forces Gp. Lebanon Det. 2 ( I can't tell 100% for sure but I think this flash was made for collectors and was never worn) # 12 -  looks like an error flash of the 421st QM Co. - bendlets are reversed  

Hello guys and gals. I was wondering if anyone had a picture of an original US WW2 Parachute Flare (rifle grenade type) Crate?    I have seen some poat war ones. I was just wondering if there's much difference?   Many thanks!   Scott 

Really awesome Blitz.. Here is one of the guys who signed your flag https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/courierpress/name/clinton-weis-obituary?id=22791690

I see, thanks for chiming in :))   Strange nonetheless... I mean, the ones I have seen date from 1969. So why didn't they use up the excess materials before that? Say in 1968?    

I don’t u destined the one with the oval back, why would it have that?  I think the oval back is added, very odd