Manufactured c. 1939-1940 by Hans Römer, based off the lack of three-letter codes and date stamps. This specific holster is pictured on page 81 of "Holsters of World War II" by Eugene Bender, noting that such holsters were reportedly issued to naval artillery (anti-aircraft) personnel and was one of four known to the author at the time of writing. Features a circled "Hans Römer/Neu-Ulm" manufacturer marking on the interior of the flap with "590" above, along with "eagle/swastika/M III/8" naval and "eagle/swastika/WaA103" proofs, "P 38" marking, and an "E 6448" service unit designation stamped on the back side. Provenance: The Estate Collection of Charles Wagner

Very fine, with flaking dark blue/black paint visible on the exterior of the flap, clear markings, and supple leather.