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Unread 06-13-2002, 10:13 PM   #1
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Cool 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.

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Unread 06-13-2002, 11:53 PM   #2
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1.R.5.1. signifies 1st infantry Regiment 5th Company weapon no. 1.
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thanks jan. do you know anything about that specific unit?

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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.
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