Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Percusion Muskets this poster is a treasured

this poster is a treasured piece of history that serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of our Marines and soldiers

Although the design was dated

This example has been sharpened a lot

so it was married to it at that point

The chin strap has been replaced with a Korean / Vietnam style OD Green #7 chin strap with clip attachments to the bales

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Percusion Muskets this poster is a treasuredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII service worn 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