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Hello all, looking for some help on what I have here and whether they are all originals, what they are if they aren't already self explanatory, and possible value. I received a very large group of patches from the family of a long deceased collector and in sorting through there were many obvious repros, several Patch Kings, and some originals, as well as some that I am just not familiar with or that may be original but I am unsure. So, any info is greatly appreciated as I decide what to do with this collection. Thank you, Scott 

"Are We Downhearted?" (1918) Life magazine cover, Norman Rockwell

Here's another civilian market blazer button done in the style of the Army enlisted man's button. Funny because it doesn't have a shield (or stars). Interesting because it's a perfect recreation of the distinctive WW2 EM army button finish.    It looks like someone got an original die and buffed out the star field and carved down the shield.  

Here's the pocket button.   

Post better pics of the M3 knife, please. Just picked up a Camillius M3 in really nice condition for $160. 

The 2nd ACR also saved the Lipizzan Stallions from the Russians is 1945. 

So, after some back and forth, I got the jacket for 317 USD including shipping. It arrived today and it looks good in person. HOWEVER, I have a few questions concerning the SSIs:   Both the Special Forces and the 101ST look kind of... New? And there isn't really any pressing through. The Airborne tab above the SF SSI does press through and the SF does, too, but I suspect, that they were added onto the jacket later, but that there were ones on there originally.   The 101st, however, has NO signs of pressing through. On top of that, the Airborne tab seems wrong... Because there are marks of a Ranger scroll, where now the 101st's Airborne tab is...   So: What Are your thoughts? Are the SSI originals, that were added later? Or repros? Or modern SSI? AND SHOULD I carefully strip them off the sleeves? And can someone maybe make out the ghosting of the name?   Kind regards and thanks for all your help, Jules

Superb piece. Have several "X's" in my collection. Just curious. how much??   

I saw the attached-on eBay and the front pattern is different than other gunner badges I've seen in the past. Can anyone offer insight into the maker and if it is actually World War II?