The usaaf material command was established on March 9, 1946. The bars are for overseas duty, every bar is 6 months, it seems 2 years for overseaes duty. I've seen officers uniforms where the patches hand sewn. I wouldn't discount it yet as a put together.Feb 6, 2008 · B-15 Flight Jacket: 731st BS (3rd BG) Korean War - 50 Mission Club 1 2. By Castle_Keep, January 16. Aug 23, 2013 · In 1937, a new design of collar disk was adopted, a two piece disk of solid brass with organizations device on a plain pattern-less background. Classified as Type III, these disks were used from 1937 until about 1944. Type III collar disks can be found with both screw post fastener and clutch fastener systems.Aug 20, 2023 · EDGED WEAPONS SPECIALIST. Specialist. 5,486. Location: NC. #2. Posted August 20, 2023. Stefan-I believe the scabbard is Korean, note the "K". Any late US M8A1 could be a more appropriate scabbard for the Bre-Dan M4s which were produced in the 1960s. But, keep in mind these bayonets were produced for countries like Korea, or …US MARINE photo lot from 1920's thru 1940 By 1st Sgt CES, January 18. 8 replies; 309 views; P-40Warhawk January 22; Battleship medals By aactionjim, January 22. 0 ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community.Jul 11, 2012 · Camillus did begin their 1957 production (I believe) with steel spacers and all MIL-K knives made after that time had steel spacers. Also, to the best of my knowledge, Camillus didn't make any steel knives prior to 1949, only made a few (probably less than ten) in 1949, and began their first run on manufacturing steel knives in 1957.The M1950 field jacket is unique in that it lacks the two inner liner buttons at the collar. It could be USMC except that I've seen photos of a USMC Supply Depot made M1943 field jacket dated 1949-1950 and I own a Depot made M1951 dated 1951-1952. This suggests to me that the Marine Corps never adopted the M1950.Feb 6, 2008 · B-15 Flight Jacket: 731st BS (3rd BG) Korean War - 50 Mission Club 1 2. By Castle_Keep, January 16. Apr 14, 2012 · I hold the helmet in one hand at waist level and the mason jar at or above eye height and sprinkle on. The distance seems to help keep the cork from being too heavy in any area. 180 grit sandpaper to knock things down, then a couple more coats of paint, or some additional cork and sanding in thin areas.PAST EVENTS. In this section you will find previous posts from the EVENTS CALENDER and other places on the board that detail militaria shows, veterans reunions, or other interesting events. *Any past event threads will be deleted after three years. 3.2k. posts. The 2023 Show of Shows - Louisville, Kentucky - February 22-26. Sep 17, 2021 · Greetings all. Ive been in touch with the author of "A Personal War In Vietnam" by Robert Lopez Flynn. syanopis of A Personal War in Vietnam. From Amazon Like no other war, the Vietnam War was marked by the involvement of the mass media. The war exploded daily on the evening news and weekly in th...US Militaria Forum is hosted by a US company and its owners are located in the US. Therefore, we are fully governed by the laws of the United States. Under Title 18 United States Code Sec. 1001 (another section deals with buying), it is basically illegal to buy, sell, and/or trade the Medal of Honor medal, ribbon, button, or rosette.This link will take you to a very helpful page which discussed the variantshttps://www.warrelics.eu/forum/polish-armed-forces-west-polskie-si-y-zbrojne-na …1 day ago · Not sure if I should have put this in the edge weapon section but technically these aren't weapons so I put it in the field and personal gear section. Anyway, I was wondering if someone could help me dated these 2 marine corps utility knives. I bought them both off bay state militaria and he didn...Feb 21, 2013 · Here's what the Navy regs say: 2. Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia. Navy personnel who have been attached to a Fleet Marine Force Unit in active combat with an armed enemy beginning with World War II are authorized to wear a 1/8 inch bronze miniature Marine Corps emblem centered on the suspension ribbon of the World …Dec 22, 2006 · 8,497. Location: Central Virginia, USA. #1. Posted December 22, 2006. This is a sampling of Utility Covers over a period of approximately 55 years. I'm sure there are many other examples not shown here. Please add any additions that you might have. I decided to stop by the time span of my collection prior to the new digital camo so if anyone ... Aug 11, 2008 · It is reasonable to expect a 75mm field gun that is stored inside in a controlled environment to last for perhaps thousands of years; a wool uniform.. not so much, but still with proper care there is no reason why it cannot be around many hundreds of years from now. it is actually accelerating the decay. Your desire to do is not in vain, though.Jun 8, 2013 · They were produced and designed in 1945 as the M-1 Carbine belt, then reintroduced as the M61 M-14 belt. Earlier M36 models with the pop metal buckles and domed snaps were indeed manufactured in 1945 but saw very limited use if any in WWII. Probably saw use in the KW but limited numbers were produced before the end of WWII.Jul 18, 2007 · Armor personnel at Fort Knox, Ky., wore the traditional British black beret, while U.S. armored cavalry regiments in Germany wore the black beret with a red and white oval. Troops of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., started wearing the maroon beret in 1973, while at Fort Campbell, Ky., the trend exploded, with post personnel ...Apr 9, 2020 · All Activity. Home. CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Logging In to USMF has changed from using your USERNAME to requiring the EMAIL ADDRESS associated with your USMF account. Click to read more. Mar 10, 2007 · Most collectors are familiar with the US Army Mission to Moscow patch. However, there is one that was made for collectors c. 1945 and one that was worn. The fully embroidered patch on the right with the wide white borders is the made for colleoctrs patch; the one on the left, with narrow letters and a narrow border, with an eagle that looks ... Dec 22, 2006 · 8,497. Location: Central Virginia, USA. #1. Posted December 22, 2006. This is a sampling of Utility Covers over a period of approximately 55 years. I'm sure there are many other examples not shown here. Please add any additions that you might have. I decided to stop by the time span of my collection prior to the new digital camo so if anyone ... Computer etiquette is the proper way to communicate while interacting with people online. Whether it’s done in an email, a chat room, a forum or a blog, there are certain things to...Posted February 9, 2010. Hey guys, Just thought I would go ahead and add this lot to the forums. It came up in the discussion of my VC-7 grouping that I picked up this past weekend. This lot is from Ensign Walter F. Lawrence. Lots of photos, the yearbook, and squadron patch. I think that Lawrence could have been the designer of the patch.In today’s digital age, building brand authority and trust is crucial for any business seeking to succeed in their marketing efforts. Forums offer a unique space where users active...Feb 6, 2008 · B-15 Flight Jacket: 731st BS (3rd BG) Korean War - 50 Mission Club 1 2. By Castle_Keep, January 16.Nov 5, 2018 · 6,686. Location: Orange County, CA. #8. Posted November 6, 2018. The one that Pat is selling is a " A Filipino-made version of the Alamo Scouts patch constructed on Luzon in mid-1945. These patches were purchased locally when the original order of 440 patches was exhausted.A forum for discussion of all types of dress and combat uniforms and items associated with a uniform, such as head gear, foot gear, under clothing and accessories. …Aug 10, 2008 · 1954-1975 US MARINE VNMC ADVISOR TIGER STRIPE UNIFORM PATTERNS AND REFERENCE 1 2. By whittond, ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM ... Interests. Name. Please enter your First and Last Name. This is not viewable to the public. About Me. Share something about yourself or even what got you interested in military history or collecting. How this field is used on registration is taken into consideration when validating accounts. Finish the name of the 1945 battle of Iwo.Feb 21, 2010 · Authenticity aside, as ATF, WWII Imp, WPG/SM, and a few others are pretty good - overall long term durability (value) - is WWII Impressions and then SM Wholesale. This comes down to a who has what you need in stock. If WWII Impressions has what you need in stock, buy it, you wont regret it.Feb 13, 2010 · Serial Numbered Purple Heart Medal issued 6/8/1942. By Rhodesia1980, Tuesday at 08:05 PM. 4 replies. 151 views. Rhodesia1980. Wednesday at 10:46 AM.ORDNANCE. For posting any type of Ordnance, including (but not limited to) artillery, cannons, mortars, bazookas, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, mines, hand …Feb 7, 2018 · 87. Location: USA. #1. Posted February 7, 2018. New book out,, The Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife and Variiations by Greg Aloisio. This is long over due book 306 pages, hard cover (large format). Front Cover. Rear Cover.2. #17. Posted May 19, 2010. I have a 16" UFH 1942 bayonet and a 16" plastic Navy trainer. Both scabbards are nearly the same color. The 1942 scabbard is marked with a flaming bomb on the front of the throat and B-N with an 8 below the dash on the bottom of the throat. The Navy scabbard is marked USN MK 1 on the front of the throat and B-N with ...Another potential source of confusion for M1 helmet collectors are the copies of the US Type 1 (" M-44") camo net used by the Scandinavian armies. They are very similar to the US original but, on closer inspection, there are differences in the weave and colour etc. Such nets are frequently sold as "US originals" on the likes of eBay, so be warned!US Militaria Forum will provide all known member information when requested by a law enforcement agency or court. And, if a member behaves inappropriately, US Militaria Forum reserves the right (and in many cases is required) to report that member's information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. RULE 7.0 1 day ago · Not sure if I should have put this in the edge weapon section but technically these aren't weapons so I put it in the field and personal gear section. Anyway, I was wondering if someone could help me dated these 2 marine corps utility knives. Nov 5, 2023 · USMCR79. Member. 3,434. Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee. #4. Posted November 5, 2023. I managed to get mine last week at the Crown Plaza for the convention rate of $139. Last year I procrastinated and it cost me $$. Bill. MEDICAL WING BADGES. For discussions about any Medical-related wing badges. That includes Flight Surgeon wings, Flight Nurse wings, and any other US Medical wing badge you'd like to discuss from any of the US Armed Forces branches. 1k. On 9/21/2018 at 12:34 PM, 32sbct said: My brother went through USMC boot camp at Parris Island SC from August-Dec 1977. He was issued two green dominant slant pocket uniforms and two what he called "green sateen" OG 107 uniforms. I don't remember seeing any of the Marines in his company wearing the brown dominant ones.I've been wanting a replica bazooka for a while for reenactments to go with my inert WW2 rockets. The M1A1 version was preferable but I kept seeing these M9 replicas around from multiple companies and I liked the practicality of that version. A reenacting acquaintance told me to go with one from a company from Hong Kong, but that one …Nov 8, 2014 · Badges of Honor. A History & Catalog of the . Star & Indianhead Insignia . as used by the . 2 nd Infantry Division, AEF. Photo No. 01: Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2 nd Division’s distinctive star and Indian head insignia is perhaps the most sought after of all of the shoulder patches used by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). To receive a free Humana Big Book, first visit Humana.com. Click on the arrow and link that says “Get Free Guide.” Enter your information in the online forum, and wait to receive T...Apr 9, 2020 · All Activity. Home. CLOTHING & GEAR. STEEL AND KEVLAR HELMETS. M-1; M-1C & M-2 HELMETS. Logging In to USMF has changed from using your USERNAME to requiring the EMAIL ADDRESS associated with your USMF account. Click to read more. Dec 31, 2015 · bayonetman. DECEASED FORUM MODERATOR. IN MEMORIAM. 2,017. Location: West Virginia, USA. #1. Posted December 31, 2015. In searching for Makers and contracts for US military bayonets, I have found all of the makers (to my knowledge) except the maker of the US M8A1 scabbard marked WD.Aug 8, 2007 · Garments made by the company in this pattern and cut from 1960 through to 1964 will all possess this RN number and it will be found on the tag sewn to the garment. These garments are of the 2nd type produced by the company, i have a set of the 1st variant also. The maker code from where the name originates.A list of topics on the US Militaria Forum (USMF) that deal with uniforms, badges and equipment of allied forces in Vietnam, such as ARVN, RVN, VNAF, VNMC and police forces. The topics are …Aug 10, 2008 · 1954-1975 US MARINE VNMC ADVISOR TIGER STRIPE UNIFORM PATTERNS AND REFERENCE 1 2. By whittond, ... Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM ... Feb 21, 2013 · Here's what the Navy regs say: 2. Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia. Navy personnel who have been attached to a Fleet Marine Force Unit in active combat with an armed enemy beginning with World War II are authorized to wear a 1/8 inch bronze miniature Marine Corps emblem centered on the suspension ribbon of the World …Sep 10, 2021 · 1,251. Location: Maryland. #14. Posted September 16, 2021. On 9/9/2021 at 10:41 PM, srahimian24 said: Hello all, Need some help finding a jacket, I am looking for an ETO jacket worn by US forces (the first pattern made in Britain) in a size 40 or 42. Where on earth do I look to find one, original ones seem at least to be very hard to find.Posted April 8, 2018. I picked these up separately. I believe the top is a 1st pattern with vertical button holes and HBT Reinforced snaps. However Ive read contradictory postings on multiple sites about 1st and 2nd pattern P44 trousers. Some say belt loops and 3 pocket snaps before the belt slits and the 4 pocket snaps.5,785. Location: PA. #1. Posted June 16, 2013. Hello, I purchased this Boyt 44 Holster off of ebay and I want to know it it is authentic. I have a nice 1944 Colt 1911A1 which will fill it out nicely. I know they make fake or repro Boyt products so I …Jul 1, 2015 · The above information was taken from the February 3, 1941 Holyoke Transcript-Telegram. During World War 2, the plant was converted to make bayonets, sheath knives, and pocket knives for US forces. Following the war, the name was changed to the Pal and Personna Blade Co., Inc. Other company plants were located in Montreal, Canada, …Oct 6, 2019 · Contact Us; Cookies; US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Powered by Invision Community. We encourage further comments about any medal/decoration that may be included in this board. In order to discuss anything further, please start a new post in the general "Medals & Decorations" board. 1k. posts. Ref Thread: Navy Cross. By kanemono, September 28, 2021. 2,017. Location: West Virginia, USA. #7. Posted January 11, 2011. This is a Knife, Combat, Sheathed Specification MIL-K-20277 as manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company between 1962 when they began supplying them on contract to the military until February 1974 when the N.Y. was dropped from the marking line.USS Panay (PR-5), 1928 Yangtze Patrol Gunboat, 1:192 scale resin kit 1 2. By aerialbridge, January 17, 2023. Nov 20, 2006 · The CWU 45/P's are still being issued to military flight crews. These jackets are generally more expensive than the MA-1's, but still vary a lot, going from $30-300. A lighter weight version of the CWU-45/P is the CWU-36/P, which is considered a summer weight flight jacket. It has the same Nomex fire resistance as the CWU-45/P and is also ... A list of topics on the US Militaria Forum (USMF) that deal with uniforms, badges and equipment of allied forces in Vietnam, such as ARVN, RVN, VNAF, VNMC and police forces. The topics are …A forum for discussion of knives, swords, bayonets and other edged weapons used by the U.S. military and other forces. Find pictures, information, tips and opinions on various types of edged weapons from WWII to modern times. Join the community of collectors and enthusiasts who share their knowledge and experiences. . Jul 26, 2011 · Location: Virginia. #16. Posted April Aug 27, 2023 · It is a Brit Apr 7, 2011 · Pay close attention to the way the pinkie ring bends out toward the ringfinger. This seems to be a common problem on theater-made copies of the 1918 Mk1 (not found this way on originals it seems), but on the couple of theater examples I've seen in Theater Made Knives of WWII (B&D Wright), there is a bit of variation in the angle of the bend. Dec 31, 2015 · bayonetman. D This was originally posted back in March 2017 on the US MILITARIA FORUM in the movie "THE ROARING TWENTIES" starring James Cagney, he's a World War One combat veteran and he brings home a souvenir for his friend in a scene when he's coming home from the war.Dec 31, 2015 · bayonetman. DECEASED FORUM MODERATOR. IN MEMORIAM. 2,017. Location: West Virginia, USA. #1. Posted December 31, 2015. In searching for Makers and contracts for US military bayonets, I have found all of the makers (to my knowledge) except the maker of the US M8A1 scabbard marked WD. Jan 29, 2012 · Location: Texas. #14. Posted Fe...
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