Original German WWII 1944 dated Walther P38 Black Leather Softshell Holster by Gebrüder Klinge Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout with LITZMANNSTADT / 1943 visible

with LITZMANNSTADT / 1943 visible

The stove looks to be in good condition

and there is some staining near the spine of the blade due to water trapped inside the channel

a very common design

it was not uncommon for soldiers to add markings to their helmets to pass the time and relieve stress

Original German WWII 1944 dated Walther P38 Black Leather Softshell Holster by Gebrüder Klinge Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout with LITZMANNSTADT / 1943 visibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recently purchased at an military auction, this is an excellent condition WWII production black finished leather softshell 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.