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MG08/15 help with markings
Hi everyone!
My store got a few toys in and we are trying to figure out some information about them and their markings! We are cleaning some of them and helping to restore as well. Any and all info would be amazing!
Thank you!
Phil
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08-22-2020 02:18 PM
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There are two threads on the MG08 on the forum. Reading them might give you the answers or where to look.
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Originally Posted by
Daan Kemp
There are two threads on the MG08 on the forum. Reading them might give you the answers or where to look.
Yep and it did answer a few of my questions but now im more focused in the painted covers and what they mean. Im trying to get a history of them.
Phil
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These guns were probably captured by a Canadian unit in WW1 and marked after the battle by them. Many came back to Canada
in the units and went to their armories, many more were dropped off at any rail siding for the towns that had a monument for the war. Some were in private possession. The unit markings can usually be deciphered if you can get a reasonable pic...
You actually have a man living in Irma AB down the road that can help perhaps...in deciphering these. Also bit of the history. I can PM you a name perhaps...
Last edited by browningautorifle; 08-22-2020 at 09:11 PM.
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That would be amazing! Thank you!
Phil
These guns were probably captured by a Canadian unit in WW1 and marked after the battle by them. Many came back to
Canada in the units and went to their armories, many more were dropped off at any rail siding for the towns that had a monument for the war. Some were in private possession. The unit markings can usually be deciphered if you can get a reasonable pic...
You actually have a man living in Irma AB down the road that can help perhaps...in deciphering these. Also bit of the history. I can PM you a name perhaps...
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OK, Let me set this up and see what I can get him to help with. Maybe it'll turn into a road trip to Irma with some stuff...
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Wondering Philip, are you a museum or a legion or...?
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603 G (b?) doesn't appear in the war trophies list. It may have been brought back after the war, or by returning officers for a particular regiment's collection.
Post up the other serial numbers and we'll see what can be found.
Don't recognize the "CAG" monogram; the Adjutant General's department isn't known for battlefield captures. 
Last edited by Surpmil; 08-25-2020 at 08:27 PM.
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I a manager at a military surplus store in Edmonton. We were asked by a museum to help restore and sell some.
Phil
Wondering Philip, are you a museum or a legion or...?
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Sure ill try to get more posted by the weekend!
Phil
Originally Posted by
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603 G (b?) doesn't appear in the war trophies list. It may have been brought back after the war, or by returning officers for a particular regiment's collection.
Post up the other serial numbers and we'll see what can be found.
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Thank You to samurighost For This Useful Post:
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