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WWI Imperial German Army Unit Markings
Hello,
I have an Erfurt 1912 Luger with the unit marking, "R.J.R.248.M.G.Z.30."
Attachment 96254
Can someone please decypher this marking and specify what each character/group of characters/numerals mean?
Thanks.
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09-30-2018 10:32 AM
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Infantry number 248th Machine Gun Regiment Z Section 30th weapon in the unit
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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Another 1911 Luger, DWM, markings on front rear of handgrip:
Attachment 96463Attachment 96464
I was told by the seller that 13 R.J. 54 indicates that the owner (Hauptmann Heinemann Presumably) was attached to the 13 Royal Saxony Infantry Regiment Jägerbattalion No. 54.
The unit markings stamped through, possibly the owner transferred?
Was it common practice to stamp the handgrip with the owner/unit?
Thanks!
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