Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by L.M.E. - dated 1943 Other European Militaria Side of the chest is

Side of the chest is painted:

and the lock has the smallest traces of the original markings

It is complete with the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) cockades around the chin strap attachments

introduced circa 1865/1870 in 9mm or

Keep in Dry Place

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by L.M.E. - dated 1943 Other European Militaria Side of the chest isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice original WWII issue leather shoulder holster for the Colt M1911 . 45 pistol. Adopted in 1942, this holster was standard issue for aircraft and tank crews, and was often used by officers who preferred it to the hip holster. In combat areas, all sorts of troops found ways to "acquire" handguns and the regulations as to who was and wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were made in