Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight with Leg Tie Down - Excellent Category_Rear Sight Assembly The blade bears a Seki

The blade bears a Seki Arsenal stamp

Year of Manufacture: circa 1862

The blade is tight within the hilt and retains a mostly bright surface after earlier cleaning

Meine Ehre heißt Treue is clear with almost complete factory darkening

This holster was for mounted and dismounted troops

Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight with Leg Tie Down - Excellent Category_Rear Sight Assembly The blade bears a SekiOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original WWI Model 1916 holster for the Model 1911 . 45 Automatic Service Pistol. This holster is maker marked G. & K. for Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co., Worcester, Mass. This holster was made in 1918 and inspected by A. G. Graton & Knight made many of these holsters for WWI and WWII, however the date along with the brass belt clip indicates this is definitely a WW1 holster