German Jerry Can markings

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German Jerry Can markings

Post by Parsons GPW » Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:39 pm

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Found this Jerry can yesterday and picked it up. Does anyone know if the painted markings are original or not? There’s a “20” in red paint on the front then a “D” in yellow for diesel with two yellow bands on top. The maker is Nirona.
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Re: German Jerry Can markings

Post by egdod » Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:30 pm

Hi, the number 20 in red is certainly original as it refers to the filled weight can’t say on the D

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Re: German Jerry Can markings

Post by Parsons GPW » Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:27 am

Excellent, thanks egdod.

I think certainly one of the yellow bands looks late, but I’m not sure if the German army used yellow paint to denote diesel or not. Here’s some other close-ups.
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Re: German Jerry Can markings

Post by Rajeee » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:17 am

Thats Diesel but post war paint scheme on an original war time can. Very nice

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Re: German Jerry Can markings

Post by Hammerhead » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:15 am

Great find!!
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Re: German Jerry Can markings

Post by awddouglas » Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:39 am

Nice can. I started collecting jerry cans some years ago and it got a bit out of hand.....

As per previous posts, the 20 is most likely original - not entirely clear why you would add 20 a few inches below the stamp given kilos and litres are equivalent, but it did happen. Many manufacturers put the 20 on the top under the handle where it would seem to be a bit more helpful.

Regarding the D, i cant think of anything other than a u boat that used diesel. No tanks, no vehicles, no planes - but happy to be educated. So i would think the D is post war. I think it is known in wartime but its rare and the D is also in red. The D marking on yours though does look professionally done

Be warned, jerrycans are addictive, i now have 40 odd.......all different years and different manufacturers. there are about 100 known combinations so i still have some way to go........ :lol:
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