Yes the Embl. trades example was a master with the Star/wreath removed very cleanly. I did not catch that detail when I bought it, as soon as I saw the rare maker I paid.    Thank you for your explanation on the Japanese occupational jump wing. It’s just under 1-1/2” and overall looks smaller than a normal sized jump wing. 

A modern one.   8th Theater Sustainment Command located today at Fort Shafter Hawaii, they were in South Korea in the late 60s on as 8th Field Army Support Command (8th FASCOM) activated  5 February 1968,  inactivated 1971 at Fort Lewis Washington State, reactivated 14 April 2005 in Hawaii now as the 8th Theater Sustainment Command.

39th division 114th ammo train uniform of Joe Birts .Trench knife wasn't his . Also some of my 39th patches

Salvaged from an abandoned storage unit. Original wooden patriotic frame with cardboard box backing dated 1942. Thought it was fitting to post today on the anniversary when MacArthur vowed on March 20, 1942 that he would return to the Phillipines.

Hello Great info on this thread, Here are a couple of mine  First is the 1st model first style with no pocket and no staples Second is the 1st model second style with no pocket but with staples Third is the 4th model with the Anson Mills tag          

My ancestors had served in (various) uniforms all the way back to the 1600s in Europe.  My dad served in the Army in the Southwest Pacific during WWII -- from Guadalcanal to prepping for the invasion of Japan, and then was recalled to active duty when the Korean War started and remained in service until the late 1960s.  All my uncles served during WWII as well.  I was born on an Army base and grew up as an Army brat in the US and overseas. Most of my friends were Army brats (not surprisingly).   Guess it was in my blood. Growing up & in high school, I never really thought about doing anything other than being a soldier. Not surprising that military brats are FAR more likely to join the military than their civilian counterparts with no experience in anyone in uniform.   I enlisted shortly after finishing high school, ended up going to college and was commissioned in the Army.  Served for 30+ years before retiring. It was a ride!    

One more for good luck with cuff tabs, Army worn. 32nd Artillery Brigade West Germany

11 Bravos on the Moon 

Two McKeever boxes, one for .45-70, the other for .50-70

Yes, Japanese made. 👍