Need help Identifiying Holster and Markings

broknaxl · 02-02-2012, 07:35 PM

A friend of mine brought this holster by and asked if I could help ID the emblems and get a value on the holster. Unfortunately the Luger that was in it was sold some time ago. Any help would be appreciated. I have a few other pictures.

Edward Tinker · 02-02-2012, 08:40 PM

It is a luger holster with a period rivet on the rear and after the war added items on the front of the holster.

Ed

alanint · 02-02-2012, 10:21 PM

The center eagle is either an SS or party cap badge and worth some money.

If it is RZM marked and sterling silver the badge itself could be worth upwards of $600-$700 bucks. Maybe more.

The two side "Gulls" are Luftwaffe rank pips. Originals are worth about $20-$30 each.

The holster itself is minty, albeit in need or repair and worth at least $250

broknaxl · 02-02-2012, 11:36 PM

Sounds good, Thank you very much for the info. Were would I look for the RZM marking??

alanint · 02-03-2012, 06:19 AM

You would have to remove the badge from the holster and look in the back. Research "Deaths head" here on the site. We were recently discussing a skull badge similarly placed on a GI bringback holster. One of our members linked to a site that sells these badges. You can get an idea of value there.

broknaxl · 02-03-2012, 04:01 PM

Thanks again -- I appreciate your help. It's got my friend so excited that now he's started looking for a Luger to put in it.

02-02-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
broknaxl New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help Identifiying Holster and Markings A friend of mine brought this holster by and asked if I could help ID the emblems and get a value on the holster. Unfortunately the Luger that was in it was sold some time ago. Any help would be appreciated. I have a few other pictures.

02-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	It is a luger holster with a period rivet on the rear and after the war added items on the front of the holster. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-02-2012, 10:21 PM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The center eagle is either an SS or party cap badge and worth some money. If it is RZM marked and sterling silver the badge itself could be worth upwards of $600-$700 bucks. Maybe more. The two side "Gulls" are Luftwaffe rank pips. Originals are worth about $20-$30 each. The holster itself is minty, albeit in need or repair and worth at least $250

02-02-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
broknaxl New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds good, Thank you very much for the info. Were would I look for the RZM marking??

02-03-2012, 06:19 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	You would have to remove the badge from the holster and look in the back. Research "Deaths head" here on the site. We were recently discussing a skull badge similarly placed on a GI bringback holster. One of our members linked to a site that sells these badges. You can get an idea of value there.

02-03-2012, 04:01 PM	#6
broknaxl New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again -- I appreciate your help. It's got my friend so excited that now he's started looking for a Luger to put in it.