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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]" /> |
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1.R.5.1. signifies 1st infantry Regiment 5th Company weapon no. 1. Jan |
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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. Jan |
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