Provenance is about where an item comes from and this flag was found in a veterans New Testament at the family’s estate sale then brought to the flea market where I found it.              

Good Day, The development of the M1D began in WW2 with some prototypes being built.  Without going into the details, if Springfield Amory, instead of the Ordnance Dept had their way, the concept of a M1D, would have been the course of action pursued.   However, the M1C was ultimately produced in significant numbers towards the later part of the war.  These stayed in inventory during he inter-war years and were used through the Korean war.  It's unclear if any M1D rifles made to Korea before the armistice in 1953.   Both variations (M1C & D) remained in use (and later in stores) post-conflict by the US and partner nations including  Korea, Vietnam,  Greece, Germany,  Denmark, Norway, Italy, Israel, and others.  The majority being provided M1Ds, but M1Cs were transfered as well.   Regards, Michael   

But technically you did by saying this.   The realization came over me that I had an invasion flag with provenance.   Anyways the 45th was one of the Divisions set to be sent to the Pacific for the anticipated invasion of mainland Japan that never came because of the atomic bombs. So it's possible some of the guys got flags for this.   Also your response was very cockey and almost comes off as rude.

Looks like it sold.

I never claimed that the 45th wore invasion flags or that this vet wore one.   All I said was that he had this sleeve size invasion type flag folded up and placed inside his NT.   In addition it was never used.   Frankly speaking after 60 years of buying  from vets I’ve seen with all kinds of things that made no sense.   Thank you for your insight.      

Thanks for the information.  The M1 Garand D1 was originally made for the Korean War? Then rebuilt and sold by CMP?  I don't know much about this particular model.  Any more information will be helpful.     Thanks, rocky

Kuenzel Brothers is likely the distributor....The wicker bodice was discontinued sometime after WW2.....I would say WW2 into early post-WW2 era cap...Bodes

The top decorative braid indicates it's a USMC cap. Buttons and cap covers are changeable.

Bridgeport Brass Company, Bridgeport, Conn

I saw this on Bay Staye Militaria's site. As I recall, Scott ID'd it as a 101st variation. But I was also thinking ROTC. It's a weird one.