holster marks

Jeob · 04-27-2006, 09:07 PM

Was it normal to put unit ID on holsters? Have one with E.Sch.II.881 upper right hand corner on back. A crown with a I or L under it between straps. Take down tool is also stamped 881 With 3 very small marks on other side. Cant tell 1st,second looks like a pinapple third looks like a 8. Any Ideas

Edward Tinker · 04-27-2006, 09:49 PM

Just like on police guns or army guns, unit marking is much scarcer than without...

Ed

PS: John, WELCOME to the forum!

Don M · 04-27-2006, 11:44 PM

John,

Look a bit harder at the unit mark. I'll bet the E is really an S. If so, this mark indicates weapon #881 of the Schutzpolizei (larger city uniformed police) of Command II in the Prussian district of Schleswig in the province of Schleswig-Holstein. Based on my recent research, I believe Command II was the city of Kiel.

Photos of this holster and its markings would be a great help in identifying it further.

04-27-2006, 09:07 PM	#1
Jeob New User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: east coast Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	holster marks Was it normal to put unit ID on holsters? Have one with E.Sch.II.881 upper right hand corner on back. A crown with a I or L under it between straps. Take down tool is also stamped 881 With 3 very small marks on other side. Cant tell 1st,second looks like a pinapple third looks like a 8. Any Ideas

04-27-2006, 09:49 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	Just like on police guns or army guns, unit marking is much scarcer than without... Ed PS: John, WELCOME to the forum! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-27-2006, 11:44 PM	#3
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	John, Look a bit harder at the unit mark. I'll bet the E is really an S. If so, this mark indicates weapon #881 of the Schutzpolizei (larger city uniformed police) of Command II in the Prussian district of Schleswig in the province of Schleswig-Holstein. Based on my recent research, I believe Command II was the city of Kiel. Photos of this holster and its markings would be a great help in identifying it further. __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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