Interesting Luger you have there. It is a "G" date P.08 made by Mauser. It is hard to see from the photo, but it looks like part of a German belt buckle was attached to the grip. Gott Mit Uns (God With Us) was worn on German belt buckles. I know it was worn during WW1 and WW2, possibly earlier I'm not sure. It looks like it was a 2 piece buckle, and the inside circular portion was taken off and attached to the grip. The other side appears to have the cockade from an NSDAP visor cap. I highly doubt these were attached by the German soldier, but most likely by your grandfather after he captured it.
Very interesting and unique piece of history.
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