Original German WWII Stiff Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster with Waffenamt Stamp 40mm BOFORS straight-bladed sword

straight-bladed sword

The following is taken from The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in The Loyal States

likely meant for a mount that would allow it to spin

The tan leather sweatband is in good supple condition and is unmarked

the Germans began implementing presstoff where they could in order to conserve leather when possible

Original German WWII Stiff Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster with Waffenamt Stamp 40mm BOFORS straight-bladed swordOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair, heavily service used example of the standard German WWII issue heavy black soft shell flare signal pistol holster, as used throughout the war. Unlike most however, this is actually made mostly of "Prestoff", an imitation leather made from pressed paper. The "hinge" for the lid is a strip of leather that is riveted onto the flap and body, as are the straps and buckle loops. Everything else is made from