Original German WWII 1942 Dated Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster by Curt Vogel K.G. Caps & Hats along with most of the

along with most of the squadron's personnel and aircraft

Blade is very clean with only slight wear and just a touch of flaking of the plating near the tip

so the barrel patent markings are completely gone

The right side of the receiver would normally be marked "Gew

The bottom end cap is still secured to the wood shaft

Original German WWII 1942 Dated Black Preßstoff & Leather Flare Signal Pistol Holster by Curt Vogel K.G. Caps & Hats along with most of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely, 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 the