Holster markings

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Bravo, To determine rarity and assess a value it is necessary to either have a very in depth description and photo's front, back and inside or have the holster in hand. Luger holsters have escalated in value over the years and are now quite costly for the most part. Condition is everything and marks can add a great deal to even a poor holster. Mint holsters in the WW2 era can bring $400.00 and up. Poor condition holsters can be as low as $55.00 In grading a holster for condition you have to look at many things you might not even think of, loose thread, cracking of surface leather, sponginess, holes, or if the holster is dyed or shoe polished. All affect the value to some extent. Markings are another assesment altogether. Some are quite rare and some are very common. The rare ones are Navy and Luftwaffe to be brief. Many more marks such as unit marks and specific branches go much further in depth and are a study in themselves. I have hundreds of dollars invested in books that others have written on this subject. They are not only interesting to read but necessary if you want to study this fascinating subject. Jerry Burney