Funny in that I knew a "Strickland" when I was assigned to HQ Bty. 4/10 2nd MarDiv in 1971. He was a big and somewhat dumpy character from NYC or thereabouts if memory serves. He had been "in country" and think he enjoyed too much of the local "flora" while there. He ran our supply stores and was nicknamed "Spaceball" (for obvious reasons) from his time in "Nam. Way to young to wear the canteen/cover though...

And another... Elmore Howard Corwin 7th Illinois Cavalry, Co K.    Source: Daily Press Victorville, California · Friday, June 28, 1940    

A.E.Co Flight Surgeon I just picked up. It is a very thick strike.

Love the patches!

Another Civil War veteran with Purple Heart to add to the list: Russell VanDuesen   Hard to be sure, but he may be the same veteran by that name who served in the 159th Regiment, New York Infantry.    Source:  The Journal, Meriden, Connecticut · Thursday, May 09, 1940

Picked this up at a 2nd hand store locally.  Unfortunately missed two ships clocks, one brass the other bakelite, and a sextant. But pretty happy to keep this together.  Haven't found much on him, other then find a grave. Looks like he spent his time in Alaska.

There are some pre- and post-WW2 National Guard MP crests, representing the state formations, that weren't part of a division. Some states (Like MN...) supplied a division (34th) with the MP Co., so the unit crest served a "dual purpose". Consequently, other states in the 34th Div. did have an MP platoon or such, bearing the state heraldry, but were independent. (IA, ND and SD). Most clever was the 31st, which showed all states in the division, but could be rotated for state the unit was in.  It's all sort of weird, but fun. The only exception I've found thus far, is the 41st Div. The division MP company was located in Green River, WY, and the ONLY Wyoming unit in the division. Pre-WW2, WYNG had a cavalry regiment, some support units and affiliation with the 24th Cavalry Div. The 41st MP Co. was the exception, and I've never seen or known of an example to exist bearing the Wyoming heraldry. 

Bumping this one up. I’ve recently been in contact with the family and they are looking to reunite all of SSgt. Ybarbo’s items. Any help on this or leads that I can communicate to them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi from France ! Here's mine... with the notice !!! 😀 Nota : there's no "Menu" mentionned in the front of the cardboard 

I found this interesting item and decided to share it here.  Basically, it's a glass news slide sponsored by a bank that would have been shown in movie theaters, places for public gatherings, etc.  It dates to August, 1917.