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    • patches
      This is the actor Tucker Smallwood, a MACV Advisor 1969.,   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_Smallwood#Film
    • ludwigh1980
      I think there have been two posted on the forum over the years. You might message the original posters and inquire if they still have them and might sell. Many, if not most of the Collecting fraternity didn't even know the Army Air Corp's specific example existed until one surfaced and was posted on the forum several ago. 
    • Taylor
      I’m likely just gonna get a coat but I would like to eventually get a full set
    • Wade20th
      Hey there.    Would this bugle perhaps have been used during the Vietnam War?    If so, what sort of stuff do I have to put on it to make it accurate?    Thanks,   Wade
    • Marshallj
      Here is the maker. If you contact them directly they might be able to date it.  https://www.usregulationbugle.com/bugle/pc/home.asp?srsltid=AfmBOoo3boNCdox9akJLEUG0Fj7JhIhCCkLava9tYafwy0IQUFz5diD2
    • Father V
      Happy to do research!
    • Father V
      For those who come to this thread looking for identifying marks, the direction of the eagle on the pommel isn’t determinative of date, as the original design actually had a right facing (from the eagle’s perspective) figure even though every other eagle at the time was left facing (buttons, buckle, etc). At some point, manufacturers could switch and most wouldn’t notice as it would ironically correct the inconsistency in the original design. Unfortunately, there are many minor details about the changes in design over the years in the M1852 that aren’t well studied, as it’s all glossed over as being the same model. Tuite’s book, for instance, completely ignores the pommel. There’s another thread on the forum where we discuss the as yet unknown date of when the curved design of the blade became instead straight, thus essentially turning a saber into an epee.  
    • DR. toboggan
      Thank you Father v for spending the time and doing some research on this. I haven't got very far with it and I've found other swords since that I'm researching..lol... I appreciate your time and your help with it. Thanks again
    • Illinigander
      For what it is worth: I was told by an old collector that bugles stamped "US Regulation" were of the pattern of US Army bugles, but Army issued bugles were stamped US and may or may not include a stamping of the manufacturer. Illinigander
    • Wade20th
      Hey everybody.    Just got this M-1955 flak vest at a surplus store in Saint Louis, Missouri. I got it for what I believe is a good price ($130 USD). It has a few small tears, but those can be repaired if necessary. All plates are present. The zipper is a bit corroded and is missing a few teeth, but that shouldn't be too big of a problem. I'm going to use this for reenacting.    I have a few questions....   1. How much is it worth?   2. It has 2 names (James and Hartigan), or possibly one. Both are written in different handwriting. Was this flak issued to 2 soldiers or is it just someone writing their name weird?   Thanks!   Wade  
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