Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Sterling SMG the side cockade and socket

the side cockade and socket for the hackle are both missing

and this same marking has been seen on similar design copper pint pots from the later Victorian Era

A resurgence of armored cavalry took place in France under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte

War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) with Swords (for Combat)

Features a complete original leather liner in poor condition

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Sterling SMG the side cockade and socketOriginal 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 wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were