Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress One-of-a-Kind Heavy curtains and shutters were

Heavy curtains and shutters were required on all private residences

and Charlie (Charlie Horse) Troops were the primary aviation troops with the majority of the aircrews and aircraft

The blade of this example is 20 1/8 inches long

the top is flat with the entire edge being knurled

who followed the short reign of Edward VIII

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress One-of-a-Kind Heavy curtains and shutters wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII service worn 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