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21-10-11, 03:52
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Need ID of WWII German Stamping
A friend of mine is in possession of a piece of WWII militaria. He tells me that this metal case is part of a medical kit carried by German soldiers. It measures 5X3X1½ inches, and has an eagle painted in white on it. The stamping looks like two capital "r"s facing each other.
Anyone have a lead on German kit experts? I am looking for the story behind the stamping. Thanks
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RHC Why is it that when you have the $$, you don't have the time, and when you have the time you don't have the $$? 
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21-10-11, 05:39
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Just looked it up in the book Deutsche Soldaten. There is a very similar looking piece on page 263 top right side. The description is saying its a tin for containing a soldiers toilitry items. No measurements were given but there is a tooth brush in it sitting corner to corner so that should be close to the measurments you posted.
Can't help with the stampings.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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02-11-11, 07:39
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The opposed R stamp is a common maker mark found on WW2 German grenades and other ordnance. Also, the white stamp appears to be a Waffenamt which was only used on ordnance. These two markings lead me to believe that the box is likely for fuzes or some other ordnance related items and not for first aid supplies.
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02-11-11, 16:14
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Is it possible.....
.... that it is a fuze box...... or something else that needed to be kept sealed...... the smooth edges of the mating top and bottom and some possible remain of sealing tape residue may be a clue.
Once in service and disposed of after it official use it would have made an ideal personal carrying device for soldiers. Bob
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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