1915 Artillery Markings
 

> I picked up a neat 1915 Artillery Luger which is complete with
everything --
> holster, cleaning rod, MATCHING stock, straps, mag pouch, 2nd issue drum,
> and 2nd issue drum loader. It
> has a unit marking on the REAR grips strap -- L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 --
Bill

L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 most probably signifies: Landwehr Field Artillery
Regiment 255, 2 batterie, Waffe no. 28.

This field artillery unit fought as part of the 38 Landwehr Division on the
Western front during 1917-1918. This division was composed of mostly old
men (nearly 40 years of age) and was mostly used to hold quiet sectors.
During 1917 it held a quiet sector near Armemtieres. During 1918 this unit
battled in Flanders. The 38 Landwehr division had a divisional "Stosstrupp"
for the purpose of patroling. On Nov. 1, 1918 it distinguished itself in a
battle near the drainage canal.

Sounds like an interesting rig. May we see some photos of it? Harry

MauserLugers, I concur with your translation completely. Would you send me the serial number of your luger for my data base? w/r Jeff Noll
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