Luftwaffe ID Tag

[Gunny Hartmann]

makes me think it's probably real if that's the case.only makes sense that the ones that are faked or SS or Gestapo or from a famous or inFAMOUS unit. Construction Company? not so much

Yep i don't think it's a "sexy" enough unit to be worthwhile faking!...

[RF4guy]

agreed! I believe you hit the nail on the head

[Eike41]

I think it is fine, here is the unit:

Luftwaffen-Bau-Bataillon 6./XVII

Formed in 1940 with 3 companies, from Luftwaffen-Bau-Bataillon 14./XII. Served in Norway? Disbanded Winter 42/43.
Here is the link to look them up:
Luftwaffen-Bau-Bataillon

[RF4guy]

Thanks Eike41! You and the Gunny have provided great information and I truely appreciate it.

[RF4guy]

The history of the unit you described falls in line with the info provided with the tag...Pitomnik Airfield Stalingrad

[Gunny Hartmann]

What a refreshing change to has such a polite new member!...