Hey, @rtd_sf_eng, on further research I believe the initials “S.O.D., P.G., ILL.” refer to “Savanna Ordnance Depot, Proving Ground, Illinois.” That location is referred to in several documents as a proving ground in its early days and it is in Illinois. Here’s an example: https://fortwiki.com/Savanna_Army_Depot   It appears that the name of Savanna Ordnance Depot was used from 1921 to 1962.

Fascinating. It is a cool looking wing and have never seen one like this before. Clearly the work of a silversmith/jeweler. A couple of hints I see. The .925 is typically a continental European mark for sterling grade silver. Also that barrel hinge and pin are strikingly Germanic. So I would turn from India and China and consider other possible sources. Great piece!

I will have to find one or two in the US. But where? I have been in contact with a few people but they did not want to part with what they had. I will continue my search for the Holey Grail :-)  

M5 bomb trailer perhaps? 

Unfortunately, I'm not sure where you might turn one up over in Denmark, but I have to imagine a quantity of them were left in Europe after WWII with all the equipment that was not brought back to the US. 

Thanks for the feedback.  

Hello all,   I came across this vangergrift jacket and I’m trying to find out what date this may have been issued. I can’t read the stamped dates. Based on my experience, USMC started issuing the green interiors post wwii in late 1940s. I would appreciate any help.   Thanks.

This is a pre WWI National Guard badge from my collection.

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Solid looking 1930-31 action rebuilt during WW2 and used post war by Greece.  Nice USGI sling from the 70-80s.  Great buttplate.  High Standard made some really nice shooting barrels.  Remington parts on a late wartime rebuild is very common. A “Hatcher Hole” does not mean it was a Marine rifle; SA drilled them too. Dont forget, with the sight down your point of impact should be very high. Roughly 500 yards was the battle sight zero height.