Hello. I am trying to identify the origins of my 7x57 Mauser. The rifle is basically two put together - the bolt assembly (all parts match) and all the rest (matching too).

The bolt has a square face and the rifle has Ludwig Loewe 1896 markings and A1627 serial number - which indicates that it is likely one of the few thousand that has been shipped to Z.A.R. This information is pretty easy to find, but what puzzles me are the unusual markings on the bolt (before the serial number), and a few markings on the ejector box parts that look like a Teutonic cross and a star. Couldn't find anything on them, so I'd appreciate any help.
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