Great leather shoulder holster for the Colt M1911 .45 pistol from WW2 marked Enger Kress. This was a famous maker of these holsters during WW2. Adopted in 1942, this holster was standard issue for aircraft and tank crews, and was often used by officers who preferred it to the hip holster. In combat areas, all sorts of troops found ways to "acquire" handguns and the regulations as to who was and wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. The press stud of the lower snap is broken, as is very commonly observed and the strap has some loose stitches due to wear as you can see, but otherwise in fine condition. Otherwise, the holster has a beautiful patina and has a nice brown color. This would look great on a mannequin. Original M3's were made in plain, "natural" leather, as they age they darken through exposure to oil, dirt, and sweat that turns holsters a russet brown color. It is embossed on the front U.S. meaning it was military issues (not civilian). Great item for your USA WW2 collection!