Wach-Regiment Berlin (Reichswehr)
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- Published: 02 December 2011 02 December 2011
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Following the disbanding of the regiment in 1921 a smaller unit to be stationed in the capital was formed under the name Kommando der Wachtruppe.
A regiment with the name Wach-Regiment Berlin also existed in the Heer.
Order of battle (Kommando der Wachtruppe)
7 x Kompanie (1)Artillerie Batterie
The Wachtruppen on parade for President Paul von Hindenburg in March 1932

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The Argentinian General Toranzo and the Chef der Heeresleitung General Wilhelm Heye in front of the unit in 1929

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