Holster question/ what is this

theredline · 02-14-2021, 11:10 PM

This Holster belongs to my 1941 BYF Luger. I’m not that familiar with what I have and am trying to get an education. I have never seen a holster with this eagle. Any help would be appreciated.
Thx

gunbugs · 02-15-2021, 12:12 AM

It is the Eagle from a German cap/hat. Someone just added it to the flap. Not entirely uncommon. Someone other than the Germans did this. The krauts kept their eagles on their hats.

MP38 · 02-15-2021, 06:01 AM

Holster is perfectly legit. Nothing wrong with it.
It is a 1941 Luger holster made by Curt Vogel, Cottbus "fuq" with WaA14 inspector proof on it. Condition looks to be very good, with the exception of the insignia installed on the flap of course.

As mentioned, the insignia is from a visor cap I believe. Most likely the vet who captured the holster put this on it.

Some collectors feel this devalues the holster. Others feel differently.
Either way, you have a very nice holster.

Hope this helps,
Matt

theredline · 02-15-2021, 08:52 AM

Thank you for info.

spangy · 02-15-2021, 10:30 AM

Its an outstanding holster ... great condition.
I agree the eagle is 'added' and I don't think it detracts from the holsters value at all.
Even with the eagle removed at worst you will have 1-2 small holes and perhaps a 'halo' of the eagle which still makes this holster in far better condition than most.

Leave it and enjoy it IMO.

wayne8661 · 02-15-2021, 08:52 PM

I believe the eagle is from a German customs officials visit cap.

wayne8661 · 02-15-2021, 08:52 PM

Visor

02-14-2021, 11:10 PM	#1
theredline New User Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Holster question/ what is this This Holster belongs to my 1941 BYF Luger. I’m not that familiar with what I have and am trying to get an education. I have never seen a holster with this eagle. Any help would be appreciated. Thx Attached Thumbnails

02-15-2021, 10:30 AM	#5
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 628 Thanks: 3,176 Thanked 1,067 Times in 436 Posts	Its an outstanding holster ... great condition. I agree the eagle is 'added' and I don't think it detracts from the holsters value at all. Even with the eagle removed at worst you will have 1-2 small holes and perhaps a 'halo' of the eagle which still makes this holster in far better condition than most. Leave it and enjoy it IMO. __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

02-15-2021, 12:12 AM	#2
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 672 Thanks: 371 Thanked 1,202 Times in 407 Posts	It is the Eagle from a German cap/hat. Someone just added it to the flap. Not entirely uncommon. Someone other than the Germans did this. The krauts kept their eagles on their hats.

02-15-2021, 06:01 AM	#3
MP38 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 464 Thanks: 36 Thanked 113 Times in 60 Posts	Holster is perfectly legit. Nothing wrong with it. It is a 1941 Luger holster made by Curt Vogel, Cottbus "fuq" with WaA14 inspector proof on it. Condition looks to be very good, with the exception of the insignia installed on the flap of course. As mentioned, the insignia is from a visor cap I believe. Most likely the vet who captured the holster put this on it. Some collectors feel this devalues the holster. Others feel differently. Either way, you have a very nice holster. Hope this helps, Matt

02-15-2021, 08:52 AM	#4
theredline New User Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for info.

02-15-2021, 08:52 PM	#6
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	I believe the eagle is from a German customs officials visit cap.