After a brief stint as a platoon leader and executive officer
The PAVN infantry moved forward and engaged the ARVN in house to house fighting forcing them to withdraw to the base by 08:45
Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: an R on top of the chamber
The ebony grips are in great shape
Interestingly the back strap has three "notches" filed into it no doubt indicating three kills
Original U.S. WWII Army Special Services Marked Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. & Catcher’s Glove Mitt by Goldsmith British Bayonets After a brief stint asOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G. I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T shirts, boots. For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues
