Geladen,
Your holster is an early 1934. Would have been for a "K" date luger. Per Costanzo-"World of Lugers" see page 384 entry #131 & p.105 entry #8. Note the thin lines of WaA18, this is an indication of early 1934, the lines thicken in later 1934. Also, see "Luger Holsters and Accessories" by Eugene Bender, p.210. Gustav Reinhardt Lederwarenfabrik, code assigned was "jsd". and the WaA assigned was "18".
Next the M/Anchor, Costanzo's book, p.386 with discussion on p. 193(corrected). Costanzo notes "seen on back of holster between belt loops". He also notes Weimer Navy.
Next the button strap on the inside of holster lid. See Gortz & Sturgess, "Green" Vol 3, p.1373-1374. the button strap was to secure a cleaning rod. This was done away with when the "Tobacco Can" cleaning kit came out on Sept 4, 1934.
Don't have any info on the S.D.N. 581 stamp.
Hope this helps.
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