Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress British Artwork & Posters Genuine 1939 dated wood ammunition

Genuine 1939 dated wood ammunition crate with lead insert and original airtight lead lid (now opened) offered in nearly perfect condition

The flare is held in safe condition by a double safety: a cotter pin which holds the pull ring in place and a safety screw

was built in 1930

the ends of the sweatband sewn together where the ends meet at the rear of the cap

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress British Artwork & Posters Genuine 1939 dated wood ammunitionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice original WW2 issue 1944 dated 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