Luger Holster Unit ID Questions

[KP Shooter]

Hey:

So I recently bought a luger (pictures to come later) and It came with a holster. Dont believe that it is the original holster for the gun, but it looks like it has 3 different unit markers on it. I was wondering if anyone had a good guess as to what they are? The faded one is located on the top flap, the other two are located just under the flap.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Chaunsey]

im not very well versed in german unit markings, but if i remember correctly i think the 1st number is battalion, then the initials are for the type of battalion, then the regiment and weapon number.in this case i think RR may stand for reichs reiter, which is cavalry.


so i think 4/RR.17.40 stands for 4th reichs reiter battalion, 17th regiment weapon #40.

as for the other markings i dunno.

 

[h2u]

Above my pay grade, but so very cool!!!

 

[Easytarget18]

Try these sites:

http://luger.gunboards.com/forum.php
http://forum.lugerforum.com/index.php

These guys should have you sorted out pretty quick.

 

[Machodoc]

I'm wondering if the "Chev." stamp is for "Chevaliers"? Of course, if there's also one marked "Ford", I withdraw my supposition.