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Unread 10-02-2014, 09:38 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Shake Rag View Post
Yes, there is a story behind it...
There is a gentleman on this forum who collects war stories, especially of bring-backs. I believe he has published three books about them.

The stories are always interesting. Patton had a fondness for sidearms, and it's reasonable to believe his close associates did also. Whether captured or made by post-war locals, your holster should prove interesting.
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