Germany, Imperial. A C96 Mauser Holster United Republic of stamped “SS-KO

stamped “SS-KO

with original ribbon as issued

& Battalion Fuhrer)

the obverse bearing a gilded bronze insignia above a chevron of identical construction

inscribed "Lieber Parteigenosse Giesler

Germany, Imperial. A C96 Mauser Holster United Republic of stamped “SS-KO(Pistolentasche fr Mauser C96). A well preserved C96 Mauser holster, constructed of multiple panels of brown leather. The reverse features a panel of identical leather construction which is capped with a brass stud and topped by two brass D rings for the addition of a bandolier strap, with a fold over lid fastening closed with a brass stud, opening to reveal a hollow interior, unmarked, measuring 28. 5 cm (w) x 32 cm (l), demonstrating minor and age