Original U.S. WWII Officer’s Pistol Rig - M1936 Pistol Belt, M1911 Holster by Sears, Magazine Pouch, and First Aid Pouch with Carlisle Bandage Manufacture Type_Original Items He is described as embodying

He is described as embodying "Prussian military organization and tactical genius"

they were known as "little tanks" by the soldiers who received them

under Valentine Baker

It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on the top band:

is very patriotic in nature with an American Doughboy soldier holding a French woman from behind

Original U.S. WWII Officer’s Pistol Rig - M1936 Pistol Belt, M1911 Holster by Sears, Magazine Pouch, and First Aid Pouch with Carlisle Bandage Manufacture Type_Original Items He is described as embodyingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent WWII U. S. pistol belt rig assembled with a 1942 dated Sears leather holster for the M1911 pistol, an M1936 pistol belt, a 1942 dated double magazine pouch, and a 1943 dated first aid pouch containing a Carlisle bandage by Handy Pad Supply Co. The combination is representative of the type of sidearm equipment commonly associated with officers and NCOs who were issued the M1911 or M1911A1 pistol,