#58523
09/01/2007 09:40 PM
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Hi guys, I recently acquired a Browning hi-power holster that has a name and a five digit serial number inked inside the flap. Did all German soldiers have serial #'s or just members of the SS? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks & best regards, Len
"If it ain't baroque don't fix it." Johann Sebastian Bach
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#58524
09/02/2007 12:23 AM
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Hi Steve, I don't know about the German serial numbers, but I've seen literally dozens of pistol/holster rigs with a name & serial number in the holster. I think all of them were put there by GI's to keep their souvenier from being stolen. It seems to have been common practice. Hope this helps....
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#58525
09/02/2007 01:05 PM
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Hi Denny, Thanks for your input. I've also seen may share of GI marked holsters & bayonet frogs but I think this inscription might be by a German.The style of the handwritting and the horizontal slash through the number 7 (center digit) ,I think, point to a a German source.Sorry for the poor quality pic.
Best regards, Len
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#58526
09/02/2007 10:12 PM
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I agree with your conclusion Len. Sorry I jumped to the wrong conclusion. Hopefully someone can shed some light on it.
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#58527
09/11/2007 09:37 PM
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Hi Len:
Checked the SS name index in the National Archives this week and found two Shalko's (no Shalka's). I examined their records and neither one had a SS number matching (or even coming close to) that on the holster.
Ross Kelbaugh
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#58528
09/12/2007 10:59 AM
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As a follow up, one of the Shalko's was a SS officer. The number could be that of his feldpost which often look like SS numbers. More research could be done.
Regards,
Ross Kelbaugh
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