Thank you for the replies Gunner and Murphy!
The difference between the shiny and subdued makes sense Gunner, I was thinking one was for officers and one was for enlisted, but it makes more sense that one is for dress uniforms and the other for combat uniforms.
So they are probably real, but its doubtful that they were acually worn or even found in Afghanistan, and I shouldnt pay over ten dollars for them. Sounds good! I'll check out the belts for dates too, good advice
Thank you for your help gentlemen, I have a feeling I am just getting started with this, how fun!