Need help! What does this stencil mean ?

[Rajeee]

Hi

I have a Luftwaffe fuel drum with a stamping on it. Can someone tell me what it means?
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Thanks
Adam

[Gwar]

Hmmm.. Quite surprising what one can find when they GOOGLE something..

Original German WWII 1944 Luftwaffe Fuel Oil Drum - LE3 IIB – International Military Antiques

Here is the description and photos from the link, so that the info is not lost..

Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a May 1944 dated Luftwaffe fuel oil drum that measures 23 inches (58cm) high with a 15 inch (38cm) diameter. The base has an embossed Luftwaffe Eagle with:

5.44
LE3 IIB
L

Bears original German WW2 Luftwaffe gray/blue paint with white stenciling that may be Norwegian postwar as we can make out what appears to be the word Oslo. Can is missing primary cap but retains the vent cap. Overall condition is very good with some dents, dings and scratches.

These field oil drum cans are exceptionally rare with only a few known embossed Luftwaffe eagle examples known to exist.

[Rajeee]

Yes. Sherlock. But that still does not answer my question. What does it mean.

Adam

[Gwar]

My Dear Watson, it means you have a barrel ! Get your own P.I. Regards, G

[Rajeee]

HAHAHA your so witty. Dont go away mad just go away.

Can someone please tell me what the stamping means?

Thanks
Adam

[Watchdog]

HAHAHA your so witty. Dont go away mad just go away.

Can someone please tell me what the stamping means?

Thanks
Adam

Wouldn't hold your breath after that little outburst of petulance

[AIF]

Rajeee haven't you ever heard the expression "Don't shit in your own nest"? Because that is what you have just gone and done

[Composite]

Thanks guys…but someone told me that it means:-

5.44 – that the contents were made at 16 minutes to 6.00pm…earlier models showed as 17.44 apparently...it's a kind of use-by date

LE3 IIB – its contents were intended (hence the “IIB” = to be) for the 3rd engine ("E3") on a Luftwaffe plane...so almost certainly a Ju52

L – lubrication (so oil)


.....although it could be details of an Uber....quarter to six at a Leicester Post / Zip Code?

[BrodieBartfast]

If you're seeking help, it's probably best not to mock the people you want it from...

B.B.

[MAP]

HAHAHA your so witty. Dont go away mad just go away.

Can someone please tell me what the stamping means?

Thanks
Adam

Very poor form Adam.

G tried to help you out. Although it is not the info you were seeking a Thank you is in order.

I saw your first reply last night and hoped it would end there.

Please refrain from jabs like this going forward.