Original WWI German Swiss Made CYMA Military Trench Watch with Steel Dial Shrapnel Guard - Fully Functional Other European Militaria In 1782 the regiment was

In 1782 the regiment was renamed the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot

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These were used by demolition crews on D-day to destroy the many obstacles on French beaches that had been set up during years of German occupation

and the first of these were simply marked "RICHMOND

Original WWI German Swiss Made CYMA Military Trench Watch with Steel Dial Shrapnel Guard - Fully Functional Other European Militaria In 1782 the regiment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fully functional watch. Please note; all watches are wound and tested and recorded on video which can be seen in this listing. There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non working watch will not be honored. We are not in the watch repair business. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. This is a rare WWI "Cyma" military trench watch manufactured by Schwob Frres of La Chaux de Fonds Switzerland. In 1870 master