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TC	06-13-2002 09:13 PM

1908 DWM 1st issue/"1. R. 5. 1."

jan,
got a hold of a rough 1908 DWM military 1st issue. unit markings are "1. R. 5. 1.".
any help is appeciated.

thanks
tom <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

Jan C Still

06-13-2002 10:53 PM

Tom
1.R.5.1. signifies 1st infantry Regiment 5th Company weapon no. 1.
Jan

TC	06-14-2002 01:16 AM

thanks jan. do you know anything about that specific unit?

tom

Jan C Still

06-14-2002 01:47 AM

Tom
The Prussian first IR was a part of the 1st Division and the Koenigsberg Army Corps. Battled at Tannenberg Aug. 27-29, 1914. Also battled on the Werstern Front and other parts of the Eastern front.
Jan

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