Hi Jim,
Thanks - I am constantly seeking to educate myself in regards to militaria and military history, and the gorget is certainly intriguing.
Your observation regarding the lack of material on such accoutrements as used by the famous Ranger companies is part of what fuels my search for additional information. Ideally I would like some concrete evidence to support any possible conclusions regarding the gorget. It might be a incredibly rare gorget attributable to a famed Ranger company, or something else entirely. The fact that there is not specific mention of such adaptations or other examples around increases my desire to continue research.
Your family's history of military service is something to be proud of. As a teacher I continually stress to my students that while we often focus on famous Americans as we learn about our nation's history, that the true heroes are those that are willing to give their lives for us and our great nation.
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