Original Imperial German WWI Pebbled Leather Mauser Model 1914 Pistol Holster Antique Shotgun but the blade is definitely

but the blade is definitely different

The CO of the 58th Field Artillery was hit as he stepped from the boat and died in the water

which was then repaired

though years of storage have  The tear drop end is stamped with a 'Crown' mark

Based on its peculiar design and assumptions we can make

Original Imperial German WWI Pebbled Leather Mauser Model 1914 Pistol Holster Antique Shotgun but the blade is definitelyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar holster manufactured during World War I for the Mauser Model 1914 Semi Automatic pistol. Its a great service used pebbled leather example with makers markings that are too difficult to read due to the pebbling. The holster retains its original knob and leather securing strap. The leather is still quite pliable after so long, and the magazine pouch is still firmly stitched to the front with newspaper