Original German WWII Walther P38 Leather Softshell Holsters - Set of 2 French Artwork & Posters Ridgway's recommendation met with approval

Ridgway's recommendation met with approval

with fouling and oxidation consistent with long service in the tropical regions

The cross was awarded for merit in war

So this jeep has what is known the "fat boy" conversion

Actual commissions would have to wait until 1947

Original German WWII Walther P38 Leather Softshell Holsters - Set of 2 French Artwork & Posters Ridgway's recommendation met with approvalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a pair of two World War Two era P 38 pistol holsters in good condition. Both holsters are dark brown supple leather with no visible markings. One holster appears to have been dyed black. Both show use and age but are complete and solid and ready to be used. The Walther Pistole 38 (P. 38) pistol was first introduced in 1938 as a replacement for the P. 08. The P. 38 was a more cost efficient and more reliable