Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead British Ordnance a pun on their first

a pun on their first commanders name

the pouches themselves of course attaching to the standard WW1 waist belt

This trooper's set is of classic Lancer Uhlan style featuring a deep green "maternity" tunic with buttons down the sides with purple bib and facings

Roy Lewis's military career

The extensive overseas history of the regiment dictated

Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead British Ordnance a pun on their firstOriginal Item: This is a very rare and seldom seen US WWII issued half flap holster for the Smith & Wesson Victory model . 38 caliber revolvers. This holster was only made by CRAIGHEAD of Denver, CO during 1943 and they are very rare. After the war, the holster was produced in larger numbers by Rock Island Arsenal and it was widely carried through Vietnam. WWII made examples are scarce and highly sought after by collectors. Many were also altered post