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04-10-2010, 09:36 PM | #1 |
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Unit Markings ?
Looking for unit marking information on a 1915 DWM serial # 1081 with the unit markings 169.R.4.11
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04-10-2010, 11:19 PM | #2 |
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Hi Chad,
Your Luger is marked to the 169th Infantry Regiment 4th Company weapon #11. The 169th Regt. was part of the 29th Infantry Div. and was transferred to the 52nd Infantry Div. in 1915. 29th Div. Battle History 1914~ Alsace-Lorraine Artois 1915~ Champagne 52nd Div. Battle History 1916~ Somme 1917~ Alsace Aisne Californie Plateau Champagne 1918~ Picardy Aisne Lens Armentieres Bapaume Argonne The 52nd Div. was rated as one of the best Div. in the German Army by the Allies. Hope this adds a bit of perspective and history to your Luger. Ron
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04-11-2010, 12:16 AM | #3 |
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OMG wow thanks Ron you have been very helpful, its been hard to find any history on this gun. Thanks again
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04-11-2010, 09:01 AM | #4 |
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Chad,
You're welcome. Ron
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