Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight Japanese Antique Guns The ricasso on the other

The ricasso on the other side has the standard Six Pointed Star etching around a brass plug insert marked PROVED

There is a second data plate to the right of this:

Most likely it originally extended the length of the engraving originally

The Harz Mountains were defended by four German Corps who put up tough opposition to the advance of our troops

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Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight Japanese Antique Guns The ricasso on the otherOriginal 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