07-10-2018 08:16 AM
Hello. I was hoping I could get some help identifying a German military unit from 1936. I just acquired a wooden target that has the names of of the soldiers/participants next to each bullet hole. There are (abbreviated) ranks next to some of the names. In fact several words are abbreviated which has made it difficult to translate them. Any info/history on the unit would be greatly appreciated. Or if you just could steer me in the right direction so I can research it myself. Thank you in advance...
07-10-2018 08:33 AM
Ehren-Scheibe means 'honor disk'. The target would have been presented to the best shot.
07-31-2018 03:21 PM
1. Komp. E. Batl. 26 would translate as the 1st Company of Replacement (Ersatz) Battallion 26. This would have been the unit that furnished replacements for the 26th Infantry Division in wartime. The 26th Division took part in the invasion of France and also fought on the Russian front, including the Battle of Kursk. It was so depleted by 1944 that it was disbanded and the survivors were absorbed into the 253rd Infantry Division.
07-31-2018 04:57 PM
Thank you for your help! I truly appreciate you sharing your expertise with me.