Original German WWII Stiff Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster with Waffenamt Stamp 40mm BOFORS straight-bladed sword

straight-bladed sword

owing to the Army's efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of poor sexual hygiene and the significant advances in medicine

The scabbard and blade bear matching serial numbers 5279 / b

and next to this is a small 1943 date and RB

and there are also some small pouches for bandages and other items

Original German WWII Stiff Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster with Waffenamt Stamp 40mm BOFORS straight-bladed swordOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair, heavily service used example of the standard German WWII issue heavy black soft shell flare signal pistol holster, as used throughout the war. Unlike most however, this is actually made mostly of "Prestoff", an imitation leather made from pressed paper. The "hinge" for the lid is a strip of leather that is riveted onto the flap and body, as are the straps and buckle loops. Everything else is made from