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Unit marked LW drop tail buckle
Hey gang! Now this has to be the most marked up buckle I've ever seen....no kidding! There's lots of info on this one so I just had to have it. The fact that it's a rare crank catch drop tail example only adds to the pleasure of having it in my collection.
I added this one to my collection a couple weeks ago! A keeper for sure!
After some research - here's what I can make out of the markings:
Looks like one of the units based at Ansbach was I/KG 355. That would be "Kampfgewschwader 355" or "combat wing 355".
So I think it's safe to say that is the unit this buckle was issued to.
The St. 2 would stand for 2nd squadron (2/355). This unit flew He.111 bombers.
I love having the history behind pieces like this! Now - if I could only get it to talk!
Rob
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12-22-2008 03:53 PM
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Thanks man! I agree - I just had to get this one.
Cheers!
Rob
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This is a very nice Luftwaffe buckle...congrats....
With a prewar brown chocolate belt, it would be even nicer...
thanks
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In Memoriam :
Laurent Huart (1964-2008)
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very nice luft buckle Rob !
Joyeux Noel et Bonne année a toi et ta famille !!
Pierre
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Re: Unit marked LW drop tail buckle
Thanks guys! Glad you like it! Merci Pierre - joyeuses fêtes à toi et ta famille aussi!
Cheers gang!
Rob
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NIce crank catch! Congrats on this recent score! Looks great!
Rob
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