OLC marked metal insignia, but what ?????

[Carl Ellingstad]

Hi Guys!

I picked this up this insignia in a eBay lot` and found out on arrival that its marked with OLC triangel. But I have never seen anything like this so is there anyone who can ID which badge/insingia this is? The catch is in my eyes not typical WWII but Im only familiar with the OLC on war-time pieces, so Im curious what this is

[Carl Ellingstad]

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[Carl Ellingstad]

In the same lot`this two pieces surfaced too, the cloth badge looks like a cap badge and I strongly suspect its not German, Im a right?

[Carl Ellingstad]

The cloth badge have pieces of thread from being sewn on to something, so the pin on the backside have most likely not been used.

[CWP]

I have seen the same OLC marking on postwar equipment items (hardware for Y-straps and rucksacks). Of course that doesn't make your items postwar but the marking itself does not necessarily indicate wartime manufacture.

Chris P.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Carl,

Chris is correct, there are definitely post-war marked OLC items, including many Bundeshwehr berat badges. The hinge/pin/catch on the badge looks US style to me, so I'm pretty sure it is post-war. Exactly what, I don't know, but it's probably Bundesmarine or Handelsmarine. Is that some sort of top hook? It looks more like a breast badge than a cap badge though.

Regards
Mike k

[Carl Ellingstad]

Thanks guys! I will try to post it in the post-war section to see if there is anyone who can ID it there.