Agreed, to someone who isn't very knowledgeable about this stuff, they may assume a little too much as he doesn't come right out and say it. But on the other hand, a reminder that you gotta do your homework if serious about buying vintage military. Being posted here is a perfect example, whoever may be fooled otherwise by this item is spending the time on VLJ to learn. Personally, I'm glad that dabblers learn some lessons the hard way, it leaves more open to the guys that put in the time and effort and separates the men from the boys in military picking. Nothing goes up my *** more than a guy trying to beat me on something, then asks what it's worth, what it is, etc. etc. Not talking about a guy that's genuinely interested, I'm happy to offer whatever I can. But a lot of the guys I know out there do not join the forums or buy the books I recommend. Just a quick buck for them. These days......"I don't know" is my standard answer.