any comments on the pith helmets I posted?

Joe, as always a beautiful piece I know I’m coming to this thread late in the game. You always always have the goods. I think the award booklet is what really sets it off. I’ve been lucky enough to have one in the past as part of a hero of labor set with the award booklet, but sadly had to sell it off when I was purchasing my home. Nonetheless it’s beautiful thank you for making all of us envious 

I'm still trying to ID the first buckle...

Nice! I actually went to the spot in Crimea in 2010.  I went to the monument that was put there just after the event.  At the base of it I eyeballed a piece of WWII frag.   I met a local relic hunter and bought a nice selection of relics to include 93rd Regiment buttons, cap bade, etc.

I think the DD transitional helmet is my favorite helmet.     steve

Been on the hunt for an ID'd US clarinet or other reed instrument for a while, love USMC band member item, but never seen a german or foreign one of that matter. Military musical related things have a special place in my heart as I have been a reed player for a number of years and play for local pit orchestras. Awesome piece and thanks for sharing!

here you go:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/220483491363077/posts/4655166867894695/

Boy Howdy,   Is there a link to that thread? Seems like they were looking into that object.

Nice.  Rich A. in Pa.

Lol. I paid let's look it up on eBay and price it what reproductions sell for. 🤯

Here's the AI result to a quick Google search...   AI Overview +3 Yes, the US Air Force awarded Silver Stars—the nation's third-highest valor medal—to F-15E pilots and weapon systems officers for shooting down Iranian drones and missiles attacking Israel in April 2024. [1, 2] Key Recipients: Capt. Lacie "Sonic" Hester and Maj. Benjamin "Irish" Coffey from the 494th Fighter Squadron received the Silver Star for their actions during the April 13-14, 2024, attack.Historic Award: Capt. Hester is the first female Air Force member to receive the Silver Star for combat actions.The Mission: The crew operated in darkness, engaging numerous one-way attack drones using the F-15E's air-to-air gun, even while facing aircraft emergencies and flying through falling debris from destroyed threats.Significant Action: Their unit was part of a larger, intense engagement that saw over 80 Iranian drones downed that night. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Additionally, three Air National Guard pilots were awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for shooting down over a dozen drones during the same event. [1]