Identity Discs- Types and How They Age pt. 2

[Matt L]

The third type of disc was made of stainless-steel (Nirostahl), originally intended for the crews of aircraft and Panzers where fire was a danger (aluminum and zinc didn't survive fire well). Introduced in the fall of 1942, this type is immediately recognizable by the extra-large neck cord holes- larger to allow the disc to be worn on a chain.



This unit is the Stammkompanie, Panzergrenadier Ersatz Bataillon 5- Panzergrenadie-Regiment 5 was part of the 16. Panzer-Division.

Being made of stainless steel, as would be expected, these don't usually show all that much corrosion, save occasionally for some spots of discoloration.

[CSP]

MaTT:
This would easily lend itself in to a nice article for the Association Homepage.
Nice thread. What have you learned about the suspension devices and the ID tag pouch?

[Matt L]

Thanks Scott- I was thinking about writing a short article as I posted these threads as a matter of fact. These are kind of a warm-up.

I have examples of 2 different types of leather pouch- one of which I just posted a picture of actually, and I've got 3 WWII discs with their original Halsschnur (neck cord), and 3 WWI discs as well. The Wehrmacht, and Landswehr for that matter, mainly used a natural fiber cord rather than a chain for the most part, although the type (thickness, etc.) varied. Some references state that it was supposed to be 80cm in length, but this probably also varied a lot as cords were replaced or altered by the wearer.

[Chris Stewart]

Thanks Scott- I was thinking about writing a short article as I posted these threads as a matter of fact. These are kind of a warm-up.

I have examples of 2 different types of leather pouch- one of which I just posted a picture of actually, and I've got 3 WWII discs with their original Halsschnur (neck cord), and 3 WWI discs as well. The Wehrmacht, and Landswehr for that matter, mainly used a natural fiber cord rather than a chain for the most part, although the type (thickness, etc.) varied. Some references state that it was supposed to be 80cm in length, but this probably also varied a lot as cords were replaced or altered by the wearer.

You know I would love to help Matt (not that you need it), just ask!

Good suggestion Scott.