Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Milwaukee Saddlery Co. - dated 1944 Untouched Antique Guns The other side has the

The other side has the manufacturer and date in a circle:

This very nice condition WW2 Class A Uniform jacket worn by a member of the 101st Airborne who landed in Europe and fought during WW2

The pistol itself is of heavy steel construction

England was saved but she lost one of her favorite sons

With engraved medal bars that read:

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Milwaukee Saddlery Co. - dated 1944 Untouched Antique Guns The other side has theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Milwaukee Saddlery Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in very nice condition. It is marked MILWAUKEE SADDLERY CO. 1944 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather body of the holster is a lovely honey brown, while the belt loop clip holder has matured to a darker color. There is a "crack" in the leather