WW2 USMC MARKED M3 HOLSTER

The M3 shoulder holster, introduced in 1943, was widely used during World War II. Designed for the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol, it featured an adjustable shoulder strap and a leather belt attachment strap. It was eventually superseded by the more versatile M7 holster. This particular piece, issued to the Marine Corps during the war, bears the stamp “USMC / BOYT / 43” on the reverse. A name is also present, but it is illegible.