Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt - Dated 1943 German Afrikakorp They were known as manufacturers

They were known as manufacturers of links

officially founded by the Reichsnährstandsgesetz (decree) of 13 September 1933

very common for black powder era guns

and some bear a label with a 1941 contract date

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt - Dated 1943 German Afrikakorp They were known as manufacturersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII issue M3 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 was not permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were