Early air Force, match holder? Rubber patch kit item?

[diggingthe1]

Found these yesterday hunting with Pikespeakcharlie, a lot of fun and always learn something. The button is more of something with a bent bar coming out of the back like it would stick into leather. We thought the one rectangle piece might be a match holder or buckle but can't figure it out. The item with holes I find a lot of and they are driving me crazy what it in the world is it?? Thanks for any information!!!! Found in a 1900 era mining town in Colorado.

 

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[smallfoot]

The skinny thing with holes is part of what is called a P clamp. The P clamps were used to hang aerial service drops for the telephone company.

 

[diggingthe1]

The skinny thing with holes is part of what is called a P clamp. The P clamps were used to hang aerial service drops for the telephone company.

Thanks smallfoot, you wouldn't believe how long I've been wondering about those!

 

[DCMatt]

The 'button' is WWII era air service collar disk.

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks DC! I appreciate the answer!

 

[DCMatt]

The 'match holder' may be a chatelaine or pocket note pad.

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks again Matt, I don't know how you do it. It will look nice with a little notepad in an old pen or pencil hanging by it.

 

[Mackaydon]

Similar, but not identical, drop wire P Clamp:
https://www.comstarsupply.com/p-clamp-6-pair-drop-wire-aluminum-dimpled-shim.html.html
Don......

 

[smallfoot]

Don, same kind of clamp just used for larger wire. Here is one that matches:

 

[A2coins]

Great IDs love the collar button. Well done

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

It was fun !!! Thanks !!!!

 

[tamrock]

Not sure I learn something new everyday, but this morning I did.

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks PPCharlie, hopefully we can find a good put before the freeze!
Hi Tamrock, that p-clamp piece had me wondering for years. I sure love learning!!!

 

[CaptEsteban]

Thanks smallfoot, you wouldn't believe how long I've been wondering about those!

CORRECT. GREAT find !! That dates back before we had an " Air Force," & it was a branch of the Army called , " Army Air Corp. '

https://www.ebay.com/i/273490887872...hzZOkByXNhANaj4AsqhSrgmpSIVwkfdoaApDuEALw_wcB

 

[diggingthe1]

CORRECT. GREAT find !! That dates back before we had an " Air Force," & it was a branch of the Army called , " Army Air Corp. '

https://www.ebay.com/i/273490887872...hzZOkByXNhANaj4AsqhSrgmpSIVwkfdoaApDuEALw_wcB

Wow thank you for that link!! My Grandfather flew P 38's in the war and trained pilots to fly, this was s a keeper for me!!!