Question to which unit/whom might these engravings refer to?
Dear fellow members,
I have a German canteen cup (1940) in my possession with certain engravings (see photo’s). But I can’t figure them out…
So far I discovered that the number "23419 A" corresponds to the feldpostnummer of the 5th Artillery Regiment, Stab III Abteilung. Artillerie-Regiment 5 - Lexikon der Wehrmacht
Was it common among German soldiers to use a feldpost number to mark their possessions? Or could their be some other reason to use a feldpost number on a canteen?
Hower, the rest of the engravings are still a mystery to me; it appears to be something like: "Dr. Grutte IV R" or "Di Grutte IV B". Unfortunately I have a poor knowledge on German units / personal names.
So I was wondering if some of you could help me out? I’m very curious!
Bryan
