Original U.S. WWI M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Holster by Scarce Maker Sheffer & Rossum with Thong & Broken Closure Stud 20th Century sadly these were operated from

sadly these were operated from the original collection and no documentation was included or is currently available

With blue beads spelling out: TURKISH PRISONERS SOUVENIR 1917 and features the British and French flags as well as Naval ships

Unit and rank insignia were sometimes worn on the front of the hat when authorized

There is also a good amount of the original case hardened finish on the breech block

Original U.S. WWI M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Holster by Scarce Maker Sheffer & Rossum with Thong & Broken Closure Stud 20th Century sadly these were operated fromOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an original M1916 holster for the Colt M1911 by Sheffer & Rossum of St. Paul, Minnesota. This company only made holsters during World War I, and did not make very many, making this a rare offering. This example is in good service worn condition with the leather thong still tied around the body. It is marked on the reverse with S. & R. J. P. C., which looks like it may have been double stamped. The U. S. is