Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Russian Headgear but merely to discourage theft

but merely to discourage theft by a similar British Naval vessel

and there are scuffs and overall wear

overall length 23"

The conical tube at the base of the face piece remains in place and is also in excellent condition

Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Russian Headgear but merely to discourage theftOriginal 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 wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were