Original German WWI Artillery Luger Holster Post-War Reworked as Münster District Police P.08 Luger Holster by J.F.C. Ludewig Berlin Category_MG 34 Accessories though it is possible that

though it is possible that it was fitted when it was converted

These particular tubes were commercially made and therefore only have rifling along 1/2 the barrel

there was never a directive from the German military high command to paint helmets in this manner

The cap has a lovely gently "Crushed" or "saddle-form" shape that is highly desirable

however overall the interior shows little sign of use

Original German WWI Artillery Luger Holster Post-War Reworked as Münster District Police P.08 Luger Holster by J.F.C. Ludewig Berlin Category_MG 34 Accessories though it is possible thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great WWI J. F. C. Ludewig Berlin leather front dyed P08 Artillery Luger holster marked to the 78th Infantry Regiment. This example is also stamped S. M. 1160 on the back, which identifies it as being used post war by the Mnster District as evident by German police markings of the period and its conversion to hold a normal Luger. The holster is stamped on under the flap for the maker J. F. C. LUDEWIG