Matra Tag found near Stalingrad?

[steve polyak]

A friend in Russia has found a small aluminum tag with the word "Matra" stamped into it. This piece is circular, about 1.5 inch in diameter with a small attachment hole. It was found near Stalingrad. Does anyone know if this is a Rumanian item, and what it may have been used for? Thank you.

Steve

[Geto-Dacul]

Don't think it's a Romanian item... Matra, Tatra (Slovakian words) etc... Maybe a Slovakian tag.

Best regards,

Getu'

[Victor]

Some services of the Romanian armed forces used Matra trucks, IIRC

[Geto-Dacul]

Agree... But why to put the brand of a truck on a dog-tag?

[steve polyak]

Thank you for your help gentlemen. I think this item was a vehicle key identification tag, so the Matra truck possibility seems reasonable. Where can I find information about Matra WW2 trucks/vehicles? All the best . . .

Steve

[Dénes]

Hello Steve,

Nice to see you here, too.

I found only one reference to MATRA vehicles being used in the Rumanian Army, namely as repair trucks. Unfortunately, no sub-type or tonnage was given.

Dénes

[Geto-Dacul]

Ah... I though that it was a soldier's tag... Sorry my mistake.

Getu'

[steve polyak]

Hi Dénes!

So nice to hear from you. Thanks for the information. I think that's what it is -- a key tag from a Rumanian Matra truck. I hope all is well with you.

I am still collecting airplanes plates. You can see some of my 190 plates at: http://fw190.hobbyvista.com/Index.html

I continue to enjoy your Squadron Hs 129 book. Keep up the great work . . .

All the best,
Steve