Finally able to get decent photos of this helmet that I’ve had for years.  Pictures in the past had the helmet cover light in color and did not show the dirt.  I believe I was taking the pictures in too much sunlight. I don’t really know the true story this helmet, but this is what I was told. The helmet came out of a yard sale. I cannot find the piece of paper of which state. Hopefully, I can find it soon. The name was E.C McIntyre USMC. I did not have any luck finding him. It came with the two Peanut Patches  The Charlie Brown patch was not in the spot it is in now. The Patch was up under the cover and I did not know it was there. I had to slide it down and I assume that’s where it goes. It fits over the hole really well. The Linus patch was between the liner and the helmet. I’m not sure if he swapped him out at times or what the story is.

Thanks very much for sharing the final diorama pictures of your Mustang, it looks awesome! I really like the airfield scene you built with that excellent base and background picture, well done! Really looking forward to see some pictures of your latest modeling projects no matter what century. 😉   Lars

WW1 State Guard Collar disc. Typically Script letters. If you have one I dont and want to part with it, PM me. other wise enjoy what I have here. 

This info is amazing, thank you Jumpship! This forum is brilliant! Janine

From this publication on Market Garden:   https://mcoecbamcoepwprd01.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/library/Documents/Hardcopy/paper/D767.67_A21.pdf    

Were OD loops ever used on Vietnam era made boonie hats? The ones I have seen have used TS matching material.  Just wondered if anyone has an example of one with OD loops? Thanks for any help.

Anything written in the photo album?

I don't think it is a bad price however the same seller sold it for significantly less ($37.00) a week or two ago... guess he cancelled the sale. I had it in my watch list as a Cairo retailer for these is some-one harder to come by and forgot to bid. I still think it's in the realm of a decent price with the American connection and may turn up some interesting research. Feedback of 2 bothers me however you have the ebay money back guarantee. Hit them with an offer of $225.00. Again Cairo, Sudan, Port Said, Palestine, Jerusalem are difficult city-based retailers to find and think they add a bit of romantic intrigue to the piece.  

Fascinating. What I can tell you is that the folks who acquired it are close friends and watch out for militaria for me. This came from a rural estate, and descendanrs of the uniforms owner. My friends sa8d they had absolutely no interest in the family military items they had found and practically gave these items to my friends. So, this is a curious scenario. 

I’m not Matt, but I don’t think he’ll mind:   The battalion left the NY Port of Embarkation on 27 Feb 44, arrived in England on 8 Mar 44 and arrived in France on 4 Aug 44. They were given campaign credit for the Rhineland Campaign During Aug 45, the battalion was in Nancy, FR and returned to the USA during Oct 45. Source: Stanton, Shelby. WWII US Army Order of Battle. 2006.