"Germany" Marked?

SS109 · 08-27-2007, 04:27 PM

Wouldn't this mean it was a commercial import into England or the US?
If it was meant for the German commercial market, would it say "Deutschland"?

Dwight Gruber · 08-27-2007, 05:50 PM

Jeff,

To exapand a bit on Terry's comments, both the US and UK have regulations dating to 1890-91 requiring the country of origin to be stamped on foreign-made items. The US requirement is for just the country; I understand that the UK required "made in..." although I have not yet confirmed this.

Reportedly in 1921, the U.S. regulation was revised to include "made in..." as well.

There may be more to say on this topic, but I am still looking into it.

--Dwight

08-27-2007, 04:27 PM	#1
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08-27-2007, 05:50 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	Jeff, To exapand a bit on Terry's comments, both the US and UK have regulations dating to 1890-91 requiring the country of origin to be stamped on foreign-made items. The US requirement is for just the country; I understand that the UK required "made in..." although I have not yet confirmed this. Reportedly in 1921, the U.S. regulation was revised to include "made in..." as well. There may be more to say on this topic, but I am still looking into it. --Dwight