Patented in 1914 and manufactured by the Mills Equipment Company, these holsters were designed for the 1911 pistol. Instead of the traditional leather seen on 1911/1911A1 holsters the main body and hanger assembly are constructed from a mixed green and tan canvas, with brass furniture and a small white felt interior block to keep the magazine catch from contacting the body. A blued brass cap is riveted to the toe, bearing the Mills bullet logo over "PAT'D-JUN. 16, '14/JUN. 30, '14", and the inside of the flap is ink stamped with the Mills bullet. The hanger is a "cavalry" style hinged arrangement, secured to the body with a pair of rivets and equipped with a brass swivel and hook, and a canvas tie-down strap is secured to the holster with a riveted brass bracket on the rear of the main body. Included with the holster is a bull of sale from noted dealer William O. Drollinger which describes the holster as "100% original", notes the tie down strap as "extremely scarce in itself" and classes the holster as being the best observed.

Very fine, with some light wear on the metal components exposing well aged brass and a few minor brown stains on the interior, a few dark stains on the back, and a few hints of verdigris. All of the stitching and rivets feel solid, the flap snap is in good order and the hinge is stiff but mobile.