Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress - Unissued U.S. Civil War A fearsome weapon from what

A fearsome weapon from what really was "Darkest Africa”

In the center of the coat of arms there was the French golden shield with the two-headed black eagle

and comfort for each wearer

A small amount of the original finish remains

5534 on the top cover

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress - Unissued U.S. Civil War A fearsome weapon from whatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful unissued original WW2 issue 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