Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII On April 19 the Division

On April 19 the Division started fighting its way south passing west of Nurnberg and having its last day of combat on May 2 just northeast of Munich across the Isar River near Landshut

This can in fine condition with all original paint (multiple layers) for being 85 years old and is stamped 7  33 for July 1933 on the bottom along with VALOR

but also over the sleeve

Here we have a true PATTERN A MUSKET

ingenious deception

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII On April 19 the DivisionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Walsh Harness Co., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in very nice condition. It is marked WALSH 44 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is very dark brown, or possibly was originally finished black. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still intact, all brass parts still present with a bit