Help with unit markings

miragetex · 01-05-2008, 04:52 PM

I have a 1918 /1920 DWM that has what I take to be a unit marking stamped on the front grip strap A/A.R.6.8. The numerals (6 and 8 are somewhat smaller than the letters). I know a photo would be better, but I've had a hard time posting photos. Can someone help me identify these markings?

Ron Smith · 01-05-2008, 07:33 PM

Hi John,

Welcome to the forum..

A/A.R.6.8 is a Reichswehr Army unit mark which translates to:

Ausbildungs/ Artillery Regiment 6 Stab weapon #8. (Training Battery/ Artillery Regiment 6 Staff weapon #8.)

Ron

01-05-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
miragetex New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with unit markings I have a 1918 /1920 DWM that has what I take to be a unit marking stamped on the front grip strap A/A.R.6.8. The numerals (6 and 8 are somewhat smaller than the letters). I know a photo would be better, but I've had a hard time posting photos. Can someone help me identify these markings?

01-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi John, Welcome to the forum.. A/A.R.6.8 is a Reichswehr Army unit mark which translates to: Ausbildungs/ Artillery Regiment 6 Stab weapon #8. (Training Battery/ Artillery Regiment 6 Staff weapon #8.) Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...