Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII ingenious deception

ingenious deception

The painting is vibrant and totally consistent with two other known examples from the crews that flew this aircraft

Original Item: Another item that came out of the woodwork

On April 19 the Division started fighting its way south passing west of Nurnberg and having its last day of combat on May 2 just northeast of Munich across the Isar River near Landshut

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII ingenious deceptionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Walsh Harness Co., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in very nice condition. It is marked WALSH 44 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is very dark brown, or possibly was originally finished black. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still intact, all brass parts still present with a bit