Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII Port Huron

Port Huron

The painting is vibrant and totally consistent with two other known examples from the crews that flew this aircraft

This can in fine condition with all original paint (multiple layers) for being 85 years old and is stamped 7  33 for July 1933 on the bottom along with VALOR

The grip is high quality walnut and fully checkered in crisp nearly mint condition with a silver escutcheon plate

Original Item: Another item that came out of the woodwork

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - dated 1944 WWII Port HuronOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Walsh Harness Co., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in very nice condition. It is marked WALSH 44 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is very dark brown, or possibly was originally finished black. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still intact, all brass parts still present with a bit