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unit markings (1912/1920; 3/R.R.12.45)

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I have a double date LUGER 1912/1920 with the folling unit markings can anyone advise what unit it is 3/R.R.12.45 thanks
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3/R.R.12.45 signifies: 3rd Eskadron, 12th Reiter-Regiment, weapon no 45 (Weimar Cavalry).
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Edward Tinker
Weimar Ca., now that is pretty neat, I haven't seen very many Weimar markings Jan, generally uncommon?

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The unit marked Weimar Army pistols are less common than the Imperial. The Weimar Army (restricted to 100,000 men) was much smaller than Imperial Army.
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Thanks for the information Jan
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