is anyone familiar with the WW1 era 1910 web cartridge belts dyed dark blue for the Navy? I believe I have seen a picture of sailors wearing such belts but don't recall where I saw it. I also remember years ago seeing such belts for sale in a catalog I used to get. they must not be very common as I have never handled one.

I joined to be able to read some threads relating to Homer Finely written by Eric Queen, who I am sad to see has just recently passed. I came across the links when researching Jack.    Jack was my late grandfather's dog as a boy.    I wanted to add some photos for all of you. These have hung above the desk in his office for as long as I can remember.     Recently I also came across the web page for the USS BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8) which states in part:    "CV-100, the first USS BOUGAINVILLE, and the Marines at the Battle of Bougainville showed unmatched bravery in defense of others during World War II, you are now the face of their bravery for the future. Military working dogs were first introduced in WWII during the Battle of Bougainville and Jack was part of the 1st War Dog Platoon. After receiving a life threating gunshot, Jack delivered a critical message to the HQ for reinforcements. Jack was commended for outstanding performance against the enemy and to commemorate his loyal bravery, Jack was selected as our mascot and is proudly worn on our shoulder patch. In all, 423 Marines died capturing Bougainville, yet no patrol with a dog on point lost a man. We represent the bravery demonstrated by those who fought for freedom on the shores of Bougainville."    https://www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/Organization/Operational-Forces/Amphibious-Ships/USS-BOUGAINVILLE-LHA-8/Welcome/   This is their patch, found on the ships Facebook account.       

thanks for your reply. your scabbard looks just like the one I now have. they appear to be rather crude, and the belt hook needs more bending to fit the belt. when I was a high school kid in the middle 1960s I ordered a 1905 bayonet and scabbard (probably for about $5) it came with one of these scabbards. I had no idea what it was and felt disappointed that it didn't look like what I expected. traded it off after a few years. I see they now make reproductions of these scabbards. I hate to see all these reproductions of web gear and blades.

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot  

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot  

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot   thanks   

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot   thanks   

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot   thanks   

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot   thanks   

Hi  I have recently joined this forum because I have a Zippo lighter which my farther purchased in Vietnam in the  mid 1990s and gave me as a gift.    I was wondering if you would be able to verify it is a genuine Vietnam military Zippo lighter & would indeed have originally belonged to a Cobra helicopter pilot   thanks