1917 Luger Holster

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Originally Posted by vernonsmith

I have just recently acquired an all matching (including mag) 1917 DWM Military Luger as well as this holster. Pity the holster it's all torn up, don't think it will worth much. It seemed to have a stamp 'J.M.ECKART 1917 ULM A/D.' under the flap. Nothing else was stamp except a big 'N' at the back can anyone identify this holster? Is it correct to come with the pistol? Also it comes with some sort of lace/string I have never seen one with a Luger holster before.

It is a quite interesting leather sling attached to the holster.
Was this sling, connected to the gun, wide spread and often used to prevent the lost of the gun?