Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 German Holsters The bottom of the mask

The bottom of the mask is also named to the soldier it was issued to in black ink: Untffz

There is quite a bit of tearing present with a few pieces nearly completely detached from the poster

With the Ferdinand Mannlicher designed trigger guard / magazine housing assembly

for 1942 manufacture by Gustloff-Werke

along with the ruptured cartridge extractor

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 German Holsters The bottom of the maskOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co. of Worcester, Mass., in very nice condition. It is marked U. S. GRATON & KNIGHT CO. 1943 on the back, and embossed US on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is a nice matured dark brown, the color they take after years of age and service. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still