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Title: Identifying Owner of A Pocket Watch
Post by: R9bby on Sunday 18 January 15 17:46 GMT (UK)
I am in possession of a WW2 Jaeger Pocket Watch, which has the following RAF Serrvice Number A25932 inscribed on the back of the case, I would be obliged if anyone can help identify who this Service Number relates to.
Title: Re: Identifying Owner of A Pocket Watch
Post by: alanmack on Sunday 18 January 15 17:55 GMT (UK)
I'm afraid the number you quote is more likely to be the watch's serial number for stores accounting purposes.
Title: Re: Identifying Owner of A Pocket Watch
Post by: althos on Sunday 18 January 15 21:19 GMT (UK)
RAF stores reference numbers for watches would have a prefix 6B/ for navigation instruments (stopwatch etc) or 6BB/ for aircrew watch. IF it does not have these numbers it is likely to be a presentation item not service issue.
Title: Re: Identifying Owner of A Pocket Watch
Post by: althos on Sunday 18 January 15 22:32 GMT (UK)
further to the above general service time pieces were issued which were not service specific. the back of the case would be stamped with a broad arrow and GSTP with a five figure reference no. with a letter prefix.
Example here http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/ww2_jaeger_lecoultre_military_pocket_watch/as170a059