Markings on German OR's Leather Belt

[Mark McM]

Hello All,

I recently acquired a nice OR's leather belt. It is stamp marked as follows:

68R F

Is this a unit marking or is it size related?? Thanks!

[120RIR]

How about some photos? They might be of some assistance.

[Chip]

The 68R is a regimental mark. The "f" if it is a lower case "f", could stand for feldbrauchbar, a stamp that was normally an ink stamp and indicated that the belt had been refurbished and was suitable for field use.

Chip

[Mark McM]

The 68R is a regimental mark. The "f" if it is a lower case "f", could stand for feldbrauchbar, a stamp that was normally an ink stamp and indicated that the belt had been refurbished and was suitable for field use.

Chip

Hi Chip. No, it's a upper case 'F'. Stamped a space or two away from the 'R'. Somebody on another forum mentioned the F might be for a field telephone unit. Will try to get a good pic....

[Hoss]

Mark I've seen it to on leather goods it was a couple of m16 helmet chinstraps I had that were riveted and stitched, guys told me what it mean't a few years ago but typical me I've forgotten. I don't think its in reference to a unit though.

Eric

Edited November 5, 2014 by Hoss