Germany, Wehrmacht. A Browning 7.62 mm Pistol Holster

(Pistolentasche). An extremely well-preserved Browning 7.62 mm pistol holster. Of multi-piece construction, it consists of a black leather shell securely held together along the edges with heavy stitching. The reverse features an integrated loop for belt attachment. The obverse bears an additional integrated shaft for the accommodation of a spare clip. Emanating from the exterior of the flap is a metal stud which meets an analogous hole on an exterior side flap for secure closure. It features a number of markings, including an embossed Waffenamt mark of “WAA101” on the outer shell, with an additional embossed mark of “SAT”. Stamped onto the interior is a further inscription of “NUR FÜR LANGE BROWNING PISTOLE KAL.7.65” (“ONLY FOR THE BROWNING 7.65 CALIBER PISTOL”), measuring 142 mm (w) x 195 mm (h), with only minor scratching and material fatigue evident, in extremely fine condition.