Hoping someone can help me narrow down the date of this cap made from 1945-1968. Made by Muir Cap of Toronto, the badge is beautiful. I think the owner penned “AJ” on the front of the sweatband. 

Would you mind telling me a little bit about your time in the service? And in Germany especially? I completely understand if you do not want to talk about it, but I find it very interesting to hear firsthand accounts from US soldiers stationed in Germany as I feel, that the service time spent in Germany is often times overlooked... Again, I totally understand if you do not wish to share your experiences, bit I would be delighted to hear about them Do you and your wife live in Germany or the US?

I served from 83-05 US Army Infantry.. I was in Berlin from 86-90..   Leigh 

Nice.  Rich A. in Pa.

Ok, thanks for the reply I tried clicking on it and it did show the pictures after a download, but I understand if you don't want to do this. I will try to find another way to upload them :)) Keep tuned haha

Correction to my earlier post I now would say the badge is for the Infantry and if it is gold then an Non commissioned officer.

Here is what I see. 

Hi,   I just wanted to ask all of you, who viewed my post, whether you could see my pictures as they weren't visible in another thread...

Great additions Marshallj.

Unfortunately, I don't... But I'll see if I can get a better picture of the markings... thanks 

I am restoring a Japanese type 100 mortar and I am looking for the stencils. Does anyone have a set or know where I can find them?