Unit Markings Help Wanted...

Doubs · 09-13-2002, 12:25 AM

Thor, if I'm reading Jeff Noll's book of Regimental Markings correctly, "4.E.M.G.K.18.A.K." translates to: "4th Ersatz-Maschinengewehr- Kompagnien 18th Armeekorps" or 4th Replacement Machinegun Company of the 18th Army Corps.

According to his list, each Army Corps had from 2 to 7 such companies assigned. He also says that when E.M.G.K. markings are found, often the specific Army Corps is not identified. The marking is illustrated in the 1909 Official Regulations.

09-13-2002, 12:25 AM	#28
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,742 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,788 Times in 590 Posts	Thor, if I'm reading Jeff Noll's book of Regimental Markings correctly, "4.E.M.G.K.18.A.K." translates to: "4th Ersatz-Maschinengewehr- Kompagnien 18th Armeekorps" or 4th Replacement Machinegun Company of the 18th Army Corps. According to his list, each Army Corps had from 2 to 7 such companies assigned. He also says that when E.M.G.K. markings are found, often the specific Army Corps is not identified. The marking is illustrated in the 1909 Official Regulations.