New guy with old holster.

Biomass · 12-06-2008, 06:29 AM

Dear All,

My name is Dennis aka "Biomass". Since a few weeks i'm really interested in second world war holsters and their markings. Today I acquired my first P08 holster. It has been found in the forest near the area of Arnhem (Groesbeek to be exactly) a while after the battle for Arnhem. Today, I bought it a national auction site. Can you guys tell me a bit more about the stamps and value? It's really in bad condition!

Thanks and best regards,
Dennis

Bluff Lake 36 · 12-06-2008, 08:50 AM

Dennis - Your holster was made by the firm of Gustav Genschow & Co. AG (Geco). The code JHG and the WaA 286 was used by that company. Your holster was made in 1941. The value - ? not much. Hope this helps.

Biomass · 12-08-2008, 12:08 PM

Thanks for your answer. Fortunately I did not pay much for it!

It's nice to have the name of the manufacturer. Again thanks

12-06-2008, 06:29 AM	#1
Biomass New User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New guy with old holster. Dear All, My name is Dennis aka "Biomass". Since a few weeks i'm really interested in second world war holsters and their markings. Today I acquired my first P08 holster. It has been found in the forest near the area of Arnhem (Groesbeek to be exactly) a while after the battle for Arnhem. Today, I bought it a national auction site. Can you guys tell me a bit more about the stamps and value? It's really in bad condition! Thanks and best regards, Dennis Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

12-06-2008, 08:50 AM	#2
Bluff Lake 36 User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 80 Times in 39 Posts	Holster Dennis - Your holster was made by the firm of Gustav Genschow & Co. AG (Geco). The code JHG and the WaA 286 was used by that company. Your holster was made in 1941. The value - ? not much. Hope this helps.

12-08-2008, 12:08 PM	#3
Biomass New User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your answer. Fortunately I did not pay much for it! It's nice to have the name of the manufacturer. Again thanks