Original German WWII P.08 Luger Pistol Black Leather Hardshell Holster by Karl Barth with Take Down Tool - Dated 1939 German Afrikakorp they wore special mourning jewelry

they wore special mourning jewelry fashioned of jet or other black

- Right chest bears an Italian made hand painted leather embossed 459th Bomb Group insignia patch

The medals and ribbons are attached to a very nice metal backing with red felt padding

Magazine has cutouts on right side as a cartridge / magazine spring viewer

Original German WWII P.08 Luger Pistol Black Leather Hardshell Holster by Karl Barth with Take Down Tool - Dated 1939 German Afrikakorp they wore special mourning jewelryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a 1939 dated standard issue black leather hardshell holster for the Luger Pistole 08 (P. 08), which was used by German forces during WWI & WWII. Towards the end of WWI the standard color for pistol holsters was changed from brown to black, and that continued through the WWII Period. The holster is not marked on the back with the standard P. 08 designation on the upper right, but this is