1915 Artillery Markings

MauserLugers · 08-07-2003, 01:04 AM

> I picked up a neat 1915 Artillery Luger which is complete with
everything --
> holster, cleaning rod, MATCHING stock, straps, mag pouch, 2nd issue drum,
> and 2nd issue drum loader. It
> has a unit marking on the REAR grips strap -- L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 --
Bill

MauserLugers · 08-07-2003, 01:08 AM

L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 most probably signifies: Landwehr Field Artillery
Regiment 255, 2 batterie, Waffe no. 28.

This field artillery unit fought as part of the 38 Landwehr Division on the
Western front during 1917-1918. This division was composed of mostly old
men (nearly 40 years of age) and was mostly used to hold quiet sectors.
During 1917 it held a quiet sector near Armemtieres. During 1918 this unit
battled in Flanders. The 38 Landwehr division had a divisional "Stosstrupp"
for the purpose of patroling. On Nov. 1, 1918 it distinguished itself in a
battle near the drainage canal.

Harry · 08-12-2003, 02:17 AM

Sounds like an interesting rig. May we see some photos of it? Harry

Jeff Noll · 08-17-2003, 09:14 PM

MauserLugers, I concur with your translation completely. Would you send me the serial number of your luger for my data base? w/r Jeff Noll
nopubl@earthlink.net

08-07-2003, 01:04 AM	#1
MauserLugers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 1 Post	1915 Artillery Markings > I picked up a neat 1915 Artillery Luger which is complete with everything -- > holster, cleaning rod, MATCHING stock, straps, mag pouch, 2nd issue drum, > and 2nd issue drum loader. It > has a unit marking on the REAR grips strap -- L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 -- Bill

08-07-2003, 01:08 AM	#2
MauserLugers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 1 Post	L.F.A. 255. 2.B. 28 most probably signifies: Landwehr Field Artillery Regiment 255, 2 batterie, Waffe no. 28. This field artillery unit fought as part of the 38 Landwehr Division on the Western front during 1917-1918. This division was composed of mostly old men (nearly 40 years of age) and was mostly used to hold quiet sectors. During 1917 it held a quiet sector near Armemtieres. During 1918 this unit battled in Flanders. The 38 Landwehr division had a divisional "Stosstrupp" for the purpose of patroling. On Nov. 1, 1918 it distinguished itself in a battle near the drainage canal.

08-12-2003, 02:17 AM	#3
Harry User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Altos, CA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like an interesting rig. May we see some photos of it? Harry

08-17-2003, 09:14 PM	#4
Jeff Noll User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	MauserLugers, I concur with your translation completely. Would you send me the serial number of your luger for my data base? w/r Jeff Noll nopubl@earthlink.net