Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress ZULU War Left side of helmet fitted

Left side of helmet fitted with brass hackle mount currently holding a later red and green feather hackle

NOTE: Almost all belts are dated 1941 or 1942

One used to see these occasionally in the 1950s and never expected to run into one again

but may show minor tears/wear

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Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress ZULU War Left side of helmet fittedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice original WW2 issue 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 were made in