Sergio:
As an individual who also is of Italian Heritage but I unfortunately do not speak the language well, I believe a correct reply to your post is, "Si e hero!"
Certainly before and at the beginning of the War, the nobility did supply a large part of the officers. During 1917 and 1918 though, the demand for officers, particularly in the lower ranks, far exceeded those that could come from noble families even in the Infantry and Cavalry.
I particularly like and agree with your signature line, "Always buy the gun, not the story." The qualities of the gun speak for themselves. The qualities of the related gun's story always seem to demand more research often difficult to accomplish. This is particularly relevant with this fine and interesting Luger!!
Ron Sparacino
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