Original German WWI & WWII P08 USGI Bring Back Luger Leather Holster with Inlaid War Merit Cross - dated 1918 Category_MG 42 Accessories The barrel has the peppery

The barrel has the peppery look of old pitting

There is the correct III stamped on top of the breech

This has given it a great aged look

There is some evidence of wood splits to the stock but nothing to detract from its appearance

which is riveted in place

Original German WWI & WWII P08 USGI Bring Back Luger Leather Holster with Inlaid War Merit Cross - dated 1918 Category_MG 42 Accessories The barrel has the pepperyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very interesting example of a standard issue leather hardshell P 08 holster, which was used by Imperial German forces during WWI, and then reissued for WWII. However its history does not end there, as it was brought back by a USGI after the war was over, and had a German War Merit Cross inlaid into the lid. Additionally, the holster is marked on the underside of the lid with a WWI depot marking, which looks