Hi,
So I was randomly taking a closer look at my 18cf US Divers tank from the early 60s (the one packaged with the Aqua-Div). I noticed something that struck me as more than odd and I was hoping someone could shed some light on it for me. I searched the forum and also googled and couldn't find anything about this particular valve stamping. On the front side of the valve (right below the yoke opening) there is clearly a swastika stamped into it. The side of the valve says:
U.S. DIVERS
CO.
LOS ANGELES
CAL.
MADE IN U.S.A.
K
12-61
The tank itself has 2 hydro dates: 7/44 and 1/60
The tank is clearly war surplus. The body info reads:
ICC-3A1800
K62591X USGOVT
WK&CO
NONSHATTERABLE
So does anyone know why this tank would have a swastika? US Divers didn't buy German surplus valves for conversion to scuba did they? Other than that I can't imagine why this valve would have this on it.
Clint