I’m calling this guy Magnolia.

West side archway, guiding the group trying to force their way in. The same entry where the officer was pinned in the door & a girl got trampled.

It is to the east (R) of #BullHornLady window.

#Magnolia

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Magnolia has slick military kit. He appears to be wearing a black hoodie under camo & has a magnolia patch and two Punisher patches. One is where his rank would be, so it’s likely he is not current or former military. A soldier is not likely to do that.

Here’s an up close of Magnolia’s kit. I have been told his “uniform” & set up are not cheap & perhaps a knock off SOF. Can we ID it?

Can anyone make out the backpack manufacturer or symbols on there?

Magnolia is a symbol of Identity Dixie, sometimes defined as a neo-Confederate propaganda group, but they just mix all sorts of violent, racist extremism into one ideology.

Right now best guess is #Magnolia is ID. Alternate: boogaloo hibiscus variation.

https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2019/07/17/retaking-everything-story-identity-dixie

Magnolia also has knuckle gloves & a holster with what looks like possible canisters, like those used in air soft.

Magnolia is holding a flag pole or some other type of pole, but later when he is at the side of the archway, he no longer has it.

The majority of arrests have come from people like you.

If you recognize Magnolia, please submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant at http://fbi.gov/USCapitol .
Or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) to verbally report tips and/or information.

Magnolia may have cauliflower ear. Boxing, wrestling, & martial arts like Jujitsu can all cause cauliflower ear.

@capitolterror @Cleavon_MD @joncoopertweets @MalcolmNance @TAPSTRIMEDIA

#Magnolia’s left arm
patch (pic enhanced) has a spartan helmet & “Molon Labe” = 'come & take them' - what King Leonidas said when Xerxes demanded Spartans surrender their weapons.

It’s also a pro-Trump military clothing shop that does tshirts.

https://molonlabe.us/ 

#Magnolia is wearing Scorpion G-code Softshell rifle packs on his belt.

They appear to be empty. Usually used for AK, AR & 7.62x51 (.308) magazines.

We know zip tie guy (Munchel) stashed weapons. Did Magnolia stash weapons too?

https://www.tacticalholsters.com/product/2-pack-rifle-kit/

Revisiting Molon Labe patch on Magnolia’s arm (2 tweets up) - it’s a saying so the patch may not be affiliated with the company itself.

(This photo is enhanced)

We have a match! Molon Labe patch on Magnolia’s arm has a Spartan helmet with swords crossing. Molon on top. Labe on bottom.

Found at Army Universe.

https://www.armyuniverse.com/brown-military-molon-labe-patch-with-hook-back.html

The uniform Magnolia is wearing seems to be a MASSIF USGI combat top.

Thanks Obi! https://twitter.com/IanGunGamers/status/1353117461399429122

Best guess on the carrier Magnolia is using also came from @IanGunGamers

It appears to be Crye AVS, or a knock off. The back panel may be Crye or Ferro.

Can anyone AI enhance these photos so we can take a closer look?

Can anyone get a read on Magnolia’s chest patch? The up close photo has been run through some filters to try to uplift the print.

Magnolia’s belt has been IDed.

Eagle Industries Operator Gun Belt with MOLLE attachment. Costs about $120.

The holster appears empty but could carry a firearm or airsoft equally. Likely not a taser.

Great job! Keep going!

https://eagleindustries.com/operators-gun-belt-with-molle-attachment/

Magnolia’s AVS (Adaptive Vest System) is a specific vest originally made by Crye Precision. This specific version being a licensed replica made by a comapny called Z-Shot. Z-Shot may now be out of business so Magnolia likely had this for a while. $330

https://www.redwolfairsoft.com/crye-precision-by-zshot-adaptive-vest-system-avs-m-size-multicam.html

UPDATE: This is what we know so far about #Magnolia who was coordinating the west entrance archway breach.

By identifying his gear we know he combined airsoft gear with standard military multicamo widely used & available and retired in 2019.

His shirt & patches are faded.

Based on patches & placement & lack of military vs airsoft gear, we can guess he is not current or former military.

The back of Magnolia’s belt has empty magazine holders for AK/AR magazines.

The question arises whether he arrived with these empty for effect, or if he stashed a rifle & magazines like some of those already arrested did.

Magnolia’s identified gear so far is a mix of common (the uniform elements) & not cheap, mostly very specific to airsoft.

Adaptive vest $330
Belt $120
Magazine holders $40

Magnolia’s holster appears empty. It has been identified as being the right size for a firearm or airsoft, but likely not a taser.

Someone suggested the holster is a water bottle holder.

We cannot tell from this angle but it appears empty.

I’ve been calling him #Magnolia based on the patch on his chest.

It may also be a hibiscus, variant edelweiss or something else. Can you help ID this?

One of these pics is enhanced to draw out color & edges.

Thanks @wolfghostninja

So far the writing on the remaining patch to be identified is a mystery. Can you help?

Two of these photos are not exact, but enhanced to try to pull out color & edges to clean up the writing.

We need more & video of Magnolia in the area. You can find a good stash of Parler videos scraped by @donk_enby & curated by propublica here. https://projects.propublica.org/parler-capitol-videos/

NEW PHOTOS of #Magnolia

He was there when the MODC officer was beaten on the stairs. That photo just shows his legs (east/right) but maybe he can be picked up from different footage.

In the other, he is going up the stairs, possibly w/ the guy similarly dressed in front of him.

More photos of #Magnolia

The front patch is clearerer. Is he wearing a camera?

#Magnolia ‘s patch with lettering is now clear. It says “in God we trust”.

Can anyone identify anything else?

#magnolia does not have cauliflower ear. It was a photo artifact.

#Magnolia’s photo was used in this article. The image came from Getty. It should not be interpreted to mean anything about his beliefs & we’ve already established a high likelihood that he is not nor has ever been in the military.

Update to come soon.

https://tcf.org/content/commentary/dismantling-white-supremacist-infiltration-of-the-military-and-law-enforcement/

New video of Magnolia.

Thanks @Fam_McP for your eagle eye!

#Magnolia
#SeditionHunters