Greetings all,
Just picked up a Gewehr 1871/84 with the unit marking:
35R. 13. 117.
I was surprised, as I am used to German regiments of the Kaiserzeit period having only 12 companies in 3 battalions. I have also seen at least one bayonet marked to a "15. Kompanie." Under what circumstances would a German regiment have more than 12 companies?
Thanks for the enlightenment.
Just picked up a Gewehr 1871/84 with the unit marking:
35R. 13. 117.
I was surprised, as I am used to German regiments of the Kaiserzeit period having only 12 companies in 3 battalions. I have also seen at least one bayonet marked to a "15. Kompanie." Under what circumstances would a German regiment have more than 12 companies?
Thanks for the enlightenment.