Thanks for the reply, My sister lives in the Bay area and someday soon I hope to visit her again.  Will try to make it during either the BAM show or the Military Vehicle show. When the MV show was at the KOA near Stockton it was fantastic, I was brutalized on over weight luggage fees coming back to Quantico, but so worth it. Cheers Armygas

Thanks for the link. No worries. As I noted there was much variety in uniforms not being uniform!

Nothing that I remember seeing  🙂 I expect I would of noticed it there was 😉 Its not a Large show  

The Oozlefinch is the unofficial historic mascot of the Air Defense Artillery – and formerly of the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps. The Oozlefinch is portrayed as a featherless bird that flies backwards (at supersonic speeds) and carries weapons of the Air Defense and Coast Artillery, most often a Nike-Hercules Missile. The Oozlefinch has been portrayed in many different forms and artistic interpretations through its history. There are many legends about the origins of the Oozlefinch. Most agree that the legend began in 1905 at Ft. Monroe, Virginia, then home of the Coast Artillery Corps. Captain Henry MacPherson Merriam, possibly under the effects of alcohol, first reported seeing a large-eyed, flight-challenged bird outside the officers' club. Soon more people reported seeing this bird, and sketches were made. Eventually, the legend of the bird would become so great that a statue was erected at the club in its honor. The Oozlefinch was used on the insignia of the Railway Artillery Reserve during World War I; In some descriptions, this bird is a pelican.[2] The Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade later included the oozlefinch, describing the insignia as: "On a wreath of the colors (Or and Gules) an oozlefinch (from the shoulder sleeve insignia worn by the Railway Artillery Reserve in France) Vert, armed, capped and collared on the legs." copied off the Wikipedia Heraldic site

Sorry I can not comment on the SSI, but I have a question about the BAM show.  Did you see many post Vietnam era women's uniforms of female specific items, such as purse, neck tabs or formal capes? Cheers, Armygas

As a collector of modern female uniforms, I am glad to see one will make it on display.  Considering how new it is maybe she can be located on Linked in or other on line service and provide a bio of her time in service?   If you have other post Vietnam era women's uniforms, I for one would be interested in seeing a few examples. Cheers, Armygas

Some Very Interesting FACTS to be found in the PRICE LIST OPTIONS Since my scanner Died, I had to copy Print the last 6 pages Photograph and then convert to JPG You may notice the difference :) Same List and Numbers BUT the GOLD Option ACID TEST or AMCRAFT SILVER or GOLD Plated ROLLED or GOLD Filled PIN Back or Rotary Catch NICKEL / RHODIUM or Sterling Silver with Box

Here is mine RAR Here is your "Oozelfinch" he's an interesting character Mascot of the 2nd CA Fort Monroe. My dad was in the 2nd CA 1940 41. at Fort Monroe VA  I don't think the RAR patch has anything to do with the Oozelfinch.  the RAR is a Pelican.