Original U.S. WWII Style M3 Colt 1911 .45 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress - Mint Condition British Militaria A royal crown pommel escutcheon

A royal crown pommel escutcheon above a royal crown over what appears to be an "M

our one example has been completely restored

However the plan was never implemented because of the war and only 131 of the required 440 officers had been assigned

The steel work of the entire action is heavily etched with hunting scenes and profusely inlaid with gold leaf

At the time of the initial repairs in 1806 and thereafter any removed scraps of wood that had been present at the great battle were eagerly sought to convert to small mementos in order to generate much needed revenue

Original U.S. WWII Style M3 Colt 1911 .45 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress - Mint Condition British Militaria A royal crown pommel escutcheonOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent original military issue WW2 style 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