willipr Posted March 2, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2016 I have a WW2/Korean era .30 caliber ammo can that has B-213 painted on the side. I've been wondering as to what B-213 stood for. One idea I have was that it stood for a company or battery and regiment or battalion. There was a B battery in the 213th AA Battalion during the Korean War as well as a 213th Armored Field Artillery Battalion 115mm. Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted March 2, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 2, 2016 It could be a vehicle bumper number. I don't know where to find any official guidance, but a number like that could stand for B Company (or Battery, etc.), 2nd Platoon (or Section, etc.), vehicle number 13. That would be a unit with a LOT of vehicles, but I suppose it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 2, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 2, 2016 It could be just the lot number for the ammo inside, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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