"David" wrote in message
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What is the history and meaning behind the work "MARK" to designate
military
equipment ? The web site www.designation-systems.net says the Navy uses
the Mark - Mod nomenclature but doesn't say what the significance or
meaning
of the word "Mark" is. Does anybody know ?



Possibly from the Anglo Saxon Merc which referred to a
visible sign, marker or boundary.

Alternatively Mark is the English equivalent of Marcus
which indicates an affinity with Mars the Roman god of war

Keith