Robin, Thank you!    I like yours with the unit marks on it. Very cool!  Were those engraved for presentation or in the field?   Thanks

A famous and well known photograph... " A PT marksman provides a striking camera study as he draws a bead with his 50 caliber machine gun on his boat off New Guinea." July 1943. 80-G-53871

I have 17 of these NOS USGI Variable Density Goggles Complete Kit 74-G-79-40 New Old Stock Unissued for sale. NEW OLD STOCK.   .Genuine U.S. Military New Old Stock (NOS) Variable Density Goggle Kit. This kit is unissued and retains the original factory wrapping, packing paper, instruction sheet, and original metal storage tin. The spare red plastic visors remain sealed in their original envelopes. Due to age, the plastic visors have become brittle and have cracked/shattered inside the unopened envelopes, which is common with vintage plastic components. The envelopes have never been opened. The goggles themselves remain factory wrapped and untouched. Excellent collector-grade military surplus.

Hello- I am researching Brigadier General Victor F. Bleasdale and came across this thread. There are many fascinating photos either of him or taken by him and I’m curious if you have any more or if you’d be willing to let us use them for publication in the future, with proper credit. A descendant of his and I are working on this project together. 

That’s really nice!  

Pretty generous paying the shipping!  You'd think he may go broke, especially with postage just going up! 

I came across another bucket list Veterinary Corps insignia for my niche collection.  This is a WW1 insignia that was made by the J.R. Gaunt Company of London (Emerson p187, Fig. 11-66).  In-person, the bronze is a little brighter than the picture and highlights the craftsmanship.  I now have both the French made and London made veterinary insignia, which display well together.        

LOL.....

Here's mine. IIRC there is a layout shown in a manual.

Have a few, some I brought back. Others picked up since 72, have to know and be Very Careful.