Officers Equipment Company of Madison, NJ: company history Officers Equipment Company - A brief history I was asked this afternoon if I would mind posting a separate thead on the original Officers Equipment Company which was started in 1940 so here goes The company was started by Mr Vincent E Puma who was born in Italy in 1895 He was one of 19 childr
WWII mountain troops - carabiners - US MILITARIA FORUM I have been collecting WWII mountain troop gear, and especially pre-10th Mtn Div stuff I have not seen a reference to a carabiner during this time frame I went to Army Surplus Warehouse today and they had a bin full of caribiners marked "US" "OEC 1979" They are steel and were stored improperly
USMC Gunner Insignias - MARINES - U. S. Militaria Forum Just picked up this gold Gunners rank, USMC Rear marked with the Meyers shield and USMC359 not the typical M over 9 post-war Meyers shield though Both pins broken I'm thinking maybe 1950s? any seconds?
List of Manufacturers of U. S. Metal Emblems - US MILITARIA FORUM Two-digit, numeral-alpha codes were introduced c 1953-54, with some reaching three digits where the number of manufacturers required it Transition to all three-digit codes, with a new alpha-numeral orientation occurred c 1964-65 Many of these companies produced emblems prior to the 1950s and other hallmarks were used Most of these manufacturers made metal items Some made patches, ribbons
Plastic Rank Insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM I've got a few sets of these Both Army and Marine Corps Made entirely of plastic, even the posts No idea what the age of theses things or thier value I've heard they're kinda rare I remember reading they weren't real popular due to thier lack of durability Any info is appreciated Fins
WW2 Jump Wings Maker Rarity Ratings? - US MILITARIA FORUM Just curious if anyone has compiled a rarity rating list of the makers of WW2 jump wings Some makers that come to mind are Gemsco, Bell Trading, Rollins, Meyer, Etc Info appreciated