luger 1915

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We all know the D.V.E.Nr.185 â??order for stamping the handgunâ?� from January 1909. This one was a Prussian order.

When we look at the Ulanen (Lancers) for example we have some problems. Prussia had Ulanen regiments 1 to 16 and Bavaria had 1. and 2. Lancers Regiment. We know that the unit marks on the Bavarian guns came with a B. Maybe the reason of the missing of the B is that the Prussian Army does not have Chevaulegers. Chevaulegers were only in Bavaria. We can compare them with the hussars.

Because the holsters for the units in the German Army in Imperial time came from the clothing depots (Bekleidungsämter) the D.V.E.Nr.185 was not for the holster and the other equipment. The Bavarian holsters are all without the B in front of the unit marks.

Yes Ron, you are right: Roc´s Luger is from the 3 Bavarian Chevaulegers regiment staff. I attach some photos of other Bavarian Chevaulegers Lugers and their holsters. The 1. Chevauleger Luger is with the B, the 2. not. The unit marks on the holsters are without the B.