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The unit markings are for 6 Kompanie/Infanterie Regiment 68. I think the 'I' is for the regiment's 1st Bataillon. You've also got the length, 95cm, and a maker's name from 193(8?).
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The unit marking is something like 6th Infantry Battalion 68th Company equipment group I. The mark by the catch is the manufacturer of the belt. Not sure what the B is for.
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A further check on Lexikon-der-Wehrmacht screws up my I Bataillon theory, but 6 Kompanie/Infanterie Regiment 68 is pretty definite. The Germans used the 'J' as a capital I in such cases.
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/...enter/IR68.htm
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Thanks guys iv never seen another belt marked like this before, usually I see crude scratchings into the belt, was markings like this common?Comment
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This type of stamping is usual when belts are unit marked, but most don't have this level of detail. So not rare, but a nice find.
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Kirby is totally right here when stating the backwards stamped I stands for the equipment group.
A bataillon can be realized when you'll find the roman number in front of the unit, for instance I./ J.R. 68 (1. Bataillon Infanterie Regiment 68).
BTW nice belt. The hook and year of manufacturing shows that the belt was intended for wearing with a nickle silver Reichswehr buckle. The stamped letter B stands IMO for the Bekleidungsamt Berlin. Later (around 1936/ 1937) when the new units of the Wehrmacht were formed the regemental stamping was added.Last edited by Guido L.; 07-19-2017, 02:23 AM.Comment
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Early dated 35 36 etc items are often profusely marked...JMHO Billbert
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