SS Dog Tag Can Someone Translate Please?

**Kilroy Was Here** · 06-26-2009, 09:30 AM

Hi, I was going to maybe buy this for my collection. I was told by seller it was found in Russia. What is this unit and markings? is this from a soldat who might have been in the eastern front?

Is this a well know SS force? There is a an A stamped on back, I think this is for the blood type?
This my first German dog tag, and wanted to get a fairly nice one.

Regards, Steve

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-26-2009 09:30 AM

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**Paul D** · 06-26-2009, 04:46 PM

3 Kompanie SS Totenkopf Infantry Replacement Btl 1.

PHILBROWN · 06-26-2009, 05:30 PM

i would pass on it personally, the rust is resent and the j in the infantry appear wrong too. be very wary of these

**John Brandon** · 06-26-2009, 06:58 PM

by PHILBROWN

be very wary of these

Agree Phil. Probably the most easily faked item. Stamp 'em out, put 'em in the ground, hey presto. Zinc doesn't take long to rust, but takes time to truly rust

**Stewy S** · 06-26-2009, 07:07 PM

Most metallic item fakes are chemically aged,it's quicker. Stewy S

PHILBROWN · 06-26-2009, 07:07 PM

i know where there two ground dug RKs for sale,,,,,,,not far from your pitch in bedford

**Kilroy Was Here** · 06-26-2009, 07:07 PM

by John Brandon

Agree Phil. Probably the most easily faked item. Stamp 'em out, put 'em in the ground, hey presto. Zinc doesn't take long to rust, but takes time to truly rust

Hi Guys, Thanks for the opinions. Yes, I know the SS stuff is faked often, you are correct. This is why the post, along with wanting to know what nomenclature stood for.

No expert at all, but thought this one might be a fake also. I would like to have an SS dog tag, but will run them through the site to make sure, if everyone doesn't mind.

Thanks for the help!! Regards, Steve

PHILBROWN · 06-26-2009, 07:09 PM

by Stewy S

Most metallic item fakes are chemically aged,it's quicker. Stewy S

im having a chemical peel for leeds

,,,,,gotta look my best for the boys

**Stewy S** · 06-26-2009, 07:11 PM

Nope no-one minds. They are out there but are really pricey for what they are,if you know what i mean. I looked a while ago & was shocked at what they go for. But then again so does SS paperwork,which i know all about unfortunately. Stewy S

**John Brandon** · 06-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Steve
Not a problem.

There are very few SS tags I personally am comfortable with. But I do know where there is an LAH one if he'll let it go. I'll get back to you