Hereford Texas prisoner exchange was the second largest pow camp in the United States. Housing over 5000 Italian prisoners. The prisoners helped the locals farm and update there churches. What an awesome piece of history in this crate.

Glad to help. AZNATION is always great at researching our great veterans. I’m always amazed at what this forum member uncovers for people seeking info. Well done! Jeffro

Hello, I stumbled upon this post—a great find in Normandy for $130. That’s not expensive at a secondhand shop for a classic M1, so for this uncut 1943 M1 OL, it’s a real bargain.  These models are very little known and often overlooked in the literature; I think this forum is where they’re discussed the most. In terms of rarity, based on my experience: OL: 5,000 PAL: 2,000 UC: 1,000 to 2,000 AFH: 1 UFH: It's different, models with reworked blades, dated 1943 or not, are fairly common I have 2 OLs, 2 PALs, and 1 UC  

I'm hoping some more items turn up, as the son as more boxes to go through...and he said he's got some CCC items to bring as well. Here's hoping.   Mark sends

Here's a picture showing the mounting of the warhead and fuse. The fuse is sitting on the deck, the warhead plug has been removed to install the fuse.   

I believe this is the fuse container for a 5 inch HVAR (High-Velocity Aircraft Rocket). It first became operational in July 1944, was used by Army Air Force and Navy aircraft, and production ceased in 1955. The data card above shows the fuse as a MK 29 Mod 0, this is the fuse for a MK 34 Mod 0 rocket.  https://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/5in-rockets.html    

It’s a surprisingly confusing history, I ended up reading much more about the subject than I expected.    There seemed to be extensive debate between senior commanders in RVN, Hawaii, and DC about how to structure an Army Component Command and how to set up a Corps level operational command.  USARV was responsible for all Army forces, but MACV retained command and control of combat operations.   Thanks for bringing up this interesting question. 

Does anyone have a large MC-1 CVC helmet? If yes, can you weigh it?

The maker? New York Embroidery Company?

It does remind me of British made patches.