how to identify this tactical marking?

[marentius]

I recently found in my area at a flea market this entrenching tool +cover.the cover bears the marking that can be seen in the picture.Is it possible to identify it?

thank you for any info

[marentius]

[IKEsaysGO44]

Appears to be an Invasion or Embarkation marking as commonly seen during the Normandy Campaign. I have seen duffle bags, packs, and Jerry Cans marked this way, but rarely field gear. I have a canteen cover painted this way in green and white stripes. Very nice piece.

 

There might be someone who can determine the unit.

 

Andy

[63 RECON]

good thread here on the subject

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/36732-pom-markings/

 

and a very comprehensive list of POM numbers

 

https://www.med-dept.com/pom/index.php?currentpage=13&pagecount=25&sortorder=`code`%20ASC

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

Very nice find! Mind if I come to your flea market?

[marentius]

of course not!I hope you won't get upset if I tell you which one to visit after I have already been carefully searching them

Very nice find! Mind if I come to your flea market?

 

[marentius]

@63 recon, thank you very much for your post and the rich informations I have found.

I guess it won't be easy to find the right meaning for this sign.

[63 RECON]

No worries at all, i find it interesting even though its not my area of collecting.

 

Even though your number isn't listed it should be traceable as a forum member med-dept runs med-dept.com and has done heaps of work on this subject, I merely used his info.

 

http://www.med-dept.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=603&start=60

 

you will see on this page there is some POM numbers starting with 48, I'm not sure if that may be the same unit as yours but its a start.

 

cheers

[med-dept]

Hi guys,

 

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You can also signup for notifications when the book is ready via the website:

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Thank you,

Ben.

[Lonestar6actual]

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