Here is a puzzle for you.

[Paul C]

I am looking at a dedication on a sword and is has engraved Ruhl. Januar 1926. My question is waht could Ruhl. be a abbreviation for. Give it you best guess.

[HeikoGrusdat]

Ruhländer ... or Ruhland ?

[Paul C]

Thanks

[IrishGunner]

Ruhleben

Ruhleben is a district of Berlin; it neighbors Spandau, a large garrison area.

Also, there is a Ruhleben Kaserne - a naval barracks in northern Germany. It was a U-Boot base in WW2 and probably a barracks in 1926.