43 CRS Tropical Frog and Belt

[luftpirate]

As requested I am posting this. I thought it was a 42 CRS, but I've had it in storage over 10 years and it is actually a 43 CRS. Which makes me doubt it was actually DAK associated since Afrika Corps ceased to exist in early 1943. I want to note there was sand in the grips when I received this, I believe the frog and belt have always been together as this came from a vet. The buckle is maker marked 1942. The blade his polished like it has seen a fair about of dirt or sand, I notice this pattern of wear because the same thing happens to my tools I use when metal detecting. Shown below is a 44 CRS for comparison. Probably the gnarliest piece in my collection but one of my favorites. First aid kit I believe was brought back by my great Uncle Frank.

Thanks for checking it out.

 

[grimlin13]

Nice set. Looks good together. I collect buckles, but do not have the room for belts. I may have to do something about that.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[AndyB]

Looks like nice matching piece, even the first picture looks like someone sharpened it on right side lightly.

 

[Slash]

Really nice rig luftpirate. Nicely composed photos as well. The maker of your tropical frog is Friedrich Offermann & Söhne, Bensberg in Westfalia. Are there any ink stamps on the belt?

 

[luftpirate]

Really nice rig luftpirate. Nicely composed photos as well. The maker of your tropical frog is Friedrich Offermann & Söhne, Bensberg in Westfalia. Are there any ink stamps on the belt?

Thanks, There are two ink stamps on the end of the belt, what looks like a large 0 and maybe a C. I think it must be size. No other ink stamps or stamps on the belt tab.

 

[CanadianAR]

That is a cool rig

 

[Slash]

Thanks, There are two ink stamps on the end of the belt, what looks like a large 0 and maybe a C. I think it must be size. No other ink stamps or stamps on the belt tab.

Thanks for looking. Agreed, sounds like a size stamp. Maker stamps are generally found on the catch end. Size stamps on the tongue.