Description
Title: Military Holsters of World War II: With Price Guide
Author: Eugene J. Bender
Edition: Hardcover reprint edition (~1998), originally published in 1984 by Taylor, Dallas
Format: Oversized 8.5″ × 11″ hardcover, ~208 pages, pictorial boards (no dust jacket)
Content Overview:
This is the first truly comprehensive study of WWII military holsters, based on over seven years of research. It catalogs holsters from 24 nations—including Germany, USA, Britain, Japan, USSR—with over 500 front and back photographs, many of rare or seldom-seen types. Detailed entries describe material, construction, markings, and manufacturing plant. German chapter alone features over 200 photos with factory and inspector identification data. A dedicated price guide adds collectible value for historians and leather collectors.