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Jan C Still · 08-02-2002, 02:31 PM

George
B.R.16 / 11 signifies Bavarian 16 Infanterie Regiment, perhaps the 11 signifies 11 Kompagnie.
The E. which signifies a cavalry eskadron is not compatable with the first infanterie markings.

In your holster photograph the B. looks more like a D. If this is the case the letters are compatable:

D.R.16 / 11 / 3.E. / II signifies Dragoon Regiment 16. , 1911, 3rd Eskadron. This is a common format for cavalry marked holsters.

Neither marking indicates Luftschiffer or Flieger which would contain an L. or F.

Perhaps your father had capture imformation that indicated Luftwaffe issue.

Such rigs in excellent condition with two origonal matching mags are very rare and worth a considerable premium.
Jan

08-02-2002, 02:31 PM	#7
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	George B.R.16 / 11 signifies Bavarian 16 Infanterie Regiment, perhaps the 11 signifies 11 Kompagnie. The E. which signifies a cavalry eskadron is not compatable with the first infanterie markings. In your holster photograph the B. looks more like a D. If this is the case the letters are compatable: D.R.16 / 11 / 3.E. / II signifies Dragoon Regiment 16. , 1911, 3rd Eskadron. This is a common format for cavalry marked holsters. Neither marking indicates Luftschiffer or Flieger which would contain an L. or F. Perhaps your father had capture imformation that indicated Luftwaffe issue. Such rigs in excellent condition with two origonal matching mags are very rare and worth a considerable premium. Jan