What a gorgeous uniform, patch, and documentation.  Great job!

Today while roaming a local militaria booth I go to often in a antique store, I came across this scrape book. The name appears to be Ben W. Covington.

typical of what the backs look like on the Brit made patches   

Iwo Jima 1945   

Can someone identify if this is real and worn by USN pilot Lt John Hudson?  W27099. He was awarded the navy cross for sinking a Japanese ship during the battle of Leyte. Thanks

Thanks again for all the help. I'm wrapping up my research document and can't find the ASN's for a few that you listed above. Any chance you have those on hand? I'm looking for Franklin Walker and Teddy Wiater. Thanks!

Oh Man! When I see those 90mm-120mm all lined up I cringe of the "carnage" that would take place if they tipped over. Wouldn't go near the spot w/o Steel Toe Boots!    Nice Assortment!

They show up from time to time and if your a military sports collector or a specific ship of fleet collector they are excellent things to own. As Steve said above sports competitions were big in the pre war  military. I have two North China boxing belts/ buckles for Army, Navy, and Marine competitors. On the back of your belt buckle is there any markers stamp or mark….is the belt center part silver ? If a local maker, ie Chinese it will most likely have more value as Chinese silver is collectible….if you can tie the winner to a specific ship that also would increase value….particularly if the ship in this case has a storied history in Asiatic waters (we are talking Sand Pebbles gunboats or the USS Houston etc).

These are British made and can be found with at least three color backgrounds.    Kyle

When I go back I will see if I can take a picture of the inside so I can post it here to see if its real or fake.