Original U.S. WWI Coast Artillery Marked M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. German Field Gear The sword comes complete in

The sword comes complete in the original heavy all steel scabbard with two hanging loops

has been adhered a white typed label identifying airman as “Scaffer” together with his accompanying officer in a reference to "Fleiger-Abtelung (A) 221" and recommending the chapter on the "Pour le Merite" for details of SCAFER's service

which was a refinement of the earlier "Burgess Model 1878 Long Range Repeating Rifle"

Overall patina and showing surface pitting inside and out

and it has just a bit of scuffing on the side surfaces

Original U.S. WWI Coast Artillery Marked M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. German Field Gear The sword comes complete inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Before World War One, the M1912 Cavalry Swivel Holster was designed for the soon to be adopted Colt 1911 . 45. It was produced from 1911 1916, although commercial models were also made well after WWI. The M1912 is identified by its extended hanger and swivel section. The holster was designed for mounted cavalry troops, so that it could still be tied to the leg while bent. A dismounted model was also produced under