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John, this looks like 11 F.B.K. to me.
Ron Weinand

Ron:

Thanks.. any ideas what that would stand for?

John

John,
Nice piece you have, kinda wished i seen it first.

Correct me if i'm wrong guy's, John i think it stands for 11th Flak Battalion Co. or 11 Flak Battery Co. and the guy's name looks to be "Wilheum", Lieutenant and co., "Chef" can translate to Boss or Chief, in this case i believe "Chief".
Someone with better knowledge can say for sure but i think were close.

P.S. I always had a hard time reading German Handwritting even in german class (3 years of german classes in H.S. and the teacher said we were now equal to the first grade level in germany, Money well spent!)

I think it stand for Flughafen-Betriebs-Kompaniet.
The usual abbreviation is F.B.K
(Nice Dagger )

Best Jack

John,

Great shots. Although a first name, do you think the name in question could be "Wilhelm"?

Hauptmann translates as Captain?

John,
I'm gald that you are happy with my favorite dagger ! I hated to sell it but life must go on and medical bills are a "B".

Bob

Bob:

I am proud to have this and those other rare maker marked Luft2s in my collection all because of you.

Thank you and keep well.

John