This is a questionaire about the codes in a headstamp
(We recommend that you have watched the videos about the headstamp searches)
Do we have to use blanks (space) in the headstamp?
Enter FCOTB as one code without blanks in between
Enter every letter as individual code
Enter F C O T B as one code with blanks in between
What do you have to select to search for the this headstamp?
It does not matter which code number you use. Code 8 = NATO symbol Code 1 = 72 Code 5 = IVI
Use the numbers counter clockwise: Code 1 = NATO symbol Code 2 = 72 Code 3 = IVI
Use the numbers clockwise: Code 1 = NATO symbol Code 2 = IVI Code 3 = 72
Can I enter parts of the code only or do I have to enter the complete code?
I can enter the first few letters of a code and leave the rest open as wildcard
I can enter any part in the middle of the code
I have to enter the complete code
I have to enter the complete code if I select "exactly" (CaartWinPro 4 only)
I can enter one code only
What do you type to search for this headstamp?
How many codes has this headstamp?
11 codes - every letter is a code
One code - the whole headstamp inscription is one code
Two codes - the top and the bottom one are separate codes
Does it matter in which direction the codes are written on a headstamp?
