Need help with markings

OLDJARHEAD · 08-23-2009, 08:32 AM

ALCON

I picked this holster up some time ago and it has these markings.Could someone tell me what unit it is?

Thanks for your help.

Mike Dunham

Ron Smith · 08-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Mike,

This a somewhat unusual Reichswehr unit mark. I believe P.D. translates to Pferde (Horse) Depot . The G could represent Gerät (equipment), or most probably, the city / town where it was located, such as Glatz or Grafenwöhr. And 42 being the weapon number.

Ron

OLDJARHEAD · 08-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Thanks for your help Ron.

Best regards.

Mike Dunham

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08-23-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Mike, This a somewhat unusual Reichswehr unit mark. I believe P.D. translates to Pferde (Horse) Depot . The G could represent Gerät (equipment), or most probably, the city / town where it was located, such as Glatz or Grafenwöhr. And 42 being the weapon number. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-23-2009, 12:38 PM	#3
OLDJARHEAD User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Thanks for your help Ron. Best regards. Mike Dunham