What did soldier numbers (Erkennungsmarke) tell?

Ove Kronborg · Post by **Ove Kronborg** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 10:07 am

What did German soldier numbers on their "Erkennungsmarke" tell? I am making history research, and I have 2 soldier numbers. I search for their Wehrmacht units. Can I see this from the numbers?

1. 163-5./I.R.220 (Can this number means - soldier no. – company no. – Infantry Regiment no. 220?

2. 146-2./Vet.E.A.9 – and what can this number means?

Regards
Ove Kronborg

Matt L · Post by **Matt L** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:24 am

Hi Ove,

First, the Erkennungsmarke bore the unit, usually a replacement unit, a soldier joined when he entered the Wehrmacht, his personal number (Stammrollennummer) and, after some time in 1941, his blood group letter(s).

You are right about your first disc:

1) 5. Kompanie/ Infanterie Regiment 220, Stammrollennummer 163.

The second one is:

2) 2. Kompanie/ Veterenaer Ersatz Abteilung 9, Stammrollennummer 146 (this was a veteranary unit that would have cared for the Wehrmacht's horses, for example). This particular unit was located in Friedberg, WK IX.

Ove Kronborg · Post by **Ove Kronborg** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 4:09 am

Hi Matt

Thank you very much for your answer. You have cleared my doubt about the numbers.

Regards
Ove

Matt L · Post by **Matt L** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:41 am

Any time Ove- glad I could help.

Matt