Bullet proof plate from a german veichle??

[Matteo La Boccia]

Any idea about this plate? 64x52x0,5 cm.

 

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[DCMatt]

I now (finally) see the Waffenamt stamp in pic #5.



If you can read the number at the end we can find the company name of the manufacturer.

DCMatt

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Well, given the thickness it's not "bullet proof" for anything other than pistol bullets. The US 30-06 armor piercing ammo for the M1 Garand will go through at least 3/4 inch steel plate... I know, I've tried it out....

What it might be.... I can't say for certain but I keep thinking that it could have something to do with a pintle mount for an MG 42.... but that's just a wild guess. I would say post your pics on the Wehrmacht Awards forum, because having a Waffenampt means it's a part that was deemed critical enough to need an inspection....so someone should recognize it

 

[Anduril]

It reminds me of a base plate for a quick-setup antenna mast.
You roll your truck tire over the base, and that's what holds the whole thing up.
Good to maybe 50-60 feet with the right hardware. Maybe even a bit taller with guy wires.

That's obviously just a guess, and probably an incorrect one.

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Thanks Nola. Do you can post on forum you said?

 

[DCMatt]

Thanks Nola. Do you can post on forum you said?

Can you please provide a link to the other forum post?

Thx

DCMatt

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Thanks Nola. Do you can post on forum you said?

I can post it there for you if you'd like.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Matteo, I posted it in the Wehrmacht Awards forum for you, here's a link to it. With the things you are finding, you really may want to consider joining that forum as well, it's a really great resource for WW2 relics....

Mysterious steel plate with Waffenampt - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

 

[sutphin]

I THOUGHT IT TO BE A FLAG HOLDER .....

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Many thanks for your kind availablity Nola and for your precious suggestion!!!