1908 DWM 1st issue/"1. R. 5. 1."

TC · 06-13-2002, 09:13 PM

jan,
got a hold of a rough 1908 DWM military 1st issue. unit markings are "1. R. 5. 1.".
any help is appeciated.

thanks
tom <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

Jan C Still · 06-13-2002, 10:53 PM

Tom
1.R.5.1. signifies 1st infantry Regiment 5th Company weapon no. 1.
Jan

TC · 06-14-2002, 01:16 AM

thanks jan. do you know anything about that specific unit?

tom

Jan C Still · 06-14-2002, 01:47 AM

Tom
The Prussian first IR was a part of the 1st Division and the Koenigsberg Army Corps. Battled at Tannenberg Aug. 27-29, 1914. Also battled on the Werstern Front and other parts of the Eastern front.
Jan

06-13-2002, 09:13 PM	#1
TC Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: south carolina Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1908 DWM 1st issue/"1. R. 5. 1." jan, got a hold of a rough 1908 DWM military 1st issue. unit markings are "1. R. 5. 1.". any help is appeciated. thanks tom <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

06-13-2002, 10:53 PM	#2
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Tom 1.R.5.1. signifies 1st infantry Regiment 5th Company weapon no. 1. Jan

06-14-2002, 01:16 AM	#3
TC Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: south carolina Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks jan. do you know anything about that specific unit? tom

06-14-2002, 01:47 AM	#4
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Tom The Prussian first IR was a part of the 1st Division and the Koenigsberg Army Corps. Battled at Tannenberg Aug. 27-29, 1914. Also battled on the Werstern Front and other parts of the Eastern front. Jan