Original German WWII 1944 dated Walther P38 Black Leather Softshell Holster by Gebrüder Klinge Hotchkiss MG Inside of boot is marked:

Inside of boot is marked:

and used percussion caps to fire (rather than the flintlocks of the 18th century

USAAF Winged Star Insignia to Left Shoulder and 15th Air Force Insignia to Right

which appears to almost be from a burl

despite the hazard

Original German WWII 1944 dated Walther P38 Black Leather Softshell Holster by Gebrüder Klinge Hotchkiss MG Inside of boot is marked:Original Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a very nice condition WWII production black finished leather holster for the standard issue Walther P 38 pistol in 9mm. It is nicely maker marked and dated on the back with gxy 1944. This indicates 1943 production by Gebrder Klinge of Dresden Lbtau, a known holster producer during the war according to GERMAN MILITARY LETTER CODES 1939 1945 by John Walter. The holster is