WWI Artillery Luger Leather SOFT SHELL Holster commercial ?

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The ribbed leather is similar to an unknown holster in original version Gortz and Sturgess Volume 3 page 1348. Bill

Bill..Yes..This corduroy type leather is seen on some very early Artillery holsters. It was also used on many types of leather goods..map cases, suitcases and the like. Could be this was made from something like that.
I talked with Paul last night and he brought to my attention the indentation in the middle of the roller on the buckle. I can now see what he was saying looking at the photo's. I have never seen this on a German Military buckle? He also says it is smaller than a Luger holster buckle.
The stitching is much too small to be linen so it was either made with a cotton dressmaker thread or a more modern nylon
A couple of other things I just noticed looking at details..The pull-up strap knot is simply rolled up. Not an actual German tied knot. Also the slot for this strap in the front body of the holster appears to be just a slit..not the usual oval cutout. This indicates to me that a novice was trying to replicate but was not overly knowledgeable or skilled.