Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt - Dated 1943 African Militaria The central motif features the

The central motif features the lion of Belgium on an apron with a shield with the initial "L" (Leopold)

and does show some oxidation and turning

with the Heer Eagle at about 75%

The grips look to be walnut or something similar

or maybe a picture

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt - Dated 1943 African Militaria The central motif features theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII issue 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 was not permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were