[lugerholsterrepair]

I believe it was in 1939. This was in direct response to the issue of the P-38( adopted by the German Army in 1938) and I am sure the germans found the size, shape of the holsters were similar. This directive might not have been acted on untill 1940 as the suppliers were sometimes slow to get the word or the stamps necessary to put it on. Not only that but depending on the time of year the directive was sent down it may have been many holsters were already made or in production. The stamp would then have to be phased into current production. At this same time (1940) it was directed that the manufacturers codes be used. You will often see full manufacturers names used in 1940 and beyond even though it was a requirement to use three letter codes.Why? Because at the time Germany was a giant buracracy with many competing offices. There was some confusion and miscommunication. The Saddlery's that made German Luger holsters were many, small and spread throughout Germany. They did not have instant communication during the war years that we take for granted today. Jerry Burney