1) Early pattern black leather Navy holster, marked "BERT MOLLER/DUSSELDORF/1917". Stud flap closure. Interior remains brown, exterior has been dyed black with black stitching. Includes unmarked takedown tool. 2) Dark brown leather marked "CLEMEN/ELBERFELD" inside flap. Stud flap closure has been modified to strap and buckle per 1917 regulations when the stock ceased to be issued for trench warfare. Unmarked takedown tool inside. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Very good, with some cracking around stud on flap and at top. Takedown tool retains 50% orig blue with scattered corrosion. 2) Exterior retains orig color dye and stitching from modification. Interior retains orig color from manufacture. Normal wear on flap and body, cracking and flaking on closure strap and cleaning rod flap. 43475-1065 BWS (2,000-3,000)