WWII British & French "Souvenir" Regulations

[Don M]

In collecting and researching Prussian Schupo unit markings, I have noticed a decided lack of data from the Prussian governmental districts lying generally north of the Ruhr and west of the Elbe. While this area generally had fewer large cities than in other parts of Germany, I would have expected more examples than I have based on data from other areas. My WWII maps indicate that this region was invaded principally by British forces. I know that current British gun ownership laws are draconian and wonder if this was the case in 1945 and if British troops were much more restricted in their acquisition of "trophies" than their US cousins. I would appreciate any observations about this.