The magazine artical was I think in "GUNS" about 1963 or so.
I never take anything as gospel, it was a whimsical remark by the author. Not meant as a guide or justification.
I always forget that a sense of humor is not required to participate in the internet.
As a kid in the 50s I hounded local vets for souveniers. I lived in a rural area where most every family had several.
Sometimes a Luger or P38 bobbed up-I am closing in on a Luger currently.
Mostly I found lots of .32 and .25 autos followed by Japanese rifles.
That continues. A whole lot of pistols made their way here via GIs.
I have seen a number of pics with officers armed with P08s. Both holsters and guns in hand.
Never ever say always or never.
A bit of sociological study on European culture, even through WW2, will reveal the authoriatarian nature of society and how badges or objects of rank were a big deal.
One reason for all the nifty daggers and dress bayonets.
I have read accounts of this in some diaries or autobiographical stuff over the years.
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