Original U.S. WWI Coast Artillery Marked M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. Japanese Ordnance beginning with raids on London

beginning with raids on London towards the end of the Battle of Britain in 1940 (a battle for daylight air superiority between the Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force over the United Kingdom)

translates in English as "Hold The Gate” (or door or entrance)

and was based in Yoakum

which are often lost or destroyed

In January 1937

Original U.S. WWI Coast Artillery Marked M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. Japanese Ordnance beginning with raids on LondonOriginal Item: Only One Available. Before World War One, the M1912 Cavalry Swivel Holster was designed for the soon to be adopted Colt 1911 . 45. It was produced from 1911 1916, although commercial models were also made well after WWI. The M1912 is identified by its extended hanger and swivel section. The holster was designed for mounted cavalry troops, so that it could still be tied to the leg while bent. A dismounted model was also produced under