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2 cm flak rd, question

Bob in OHIO

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I p/u a very nice rd, and not sure what the light yellow (faded white?) ring is above the driving band. Any thoughts? This is super early (1937) and I wondering if the German conventions on markings hadn't been established yet.
 

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I have one just about identical, white ring above band is white trace I believe, but will double check...
 
After consulting my Labbett & Brown German 2cm Ammunition reference, white indeed does indicate white, or yellow tracer...

"White Band - Found on some 20mm x 138B Flak shells indicate yellow or white burning tracer"
 

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