[lugerholsterrepair]

BCC....I only meant that it is awfully nice to have an original piece that had not been messed with. Of course that is an ideal and not reality. I am a student of history and appreciate why this was done and in reality it makes original holsters more distinctive. Often it covers up important markings and obscures the origin,dates and maker marks. This would be a little less than desirable to most anyone. As for this era, it was after 1945 and consequently less important to some. An occupation force compared to combat use. I think we both have a legitimate viewpoint. Jerry Burney