WW1 German Luger P08 Holster Black Leather 1918 Sanitäts-Staffel 298 Marked

This original WW1 German Luger P08 holster is constructed of blackened leather and bears a clear 1918 date, placing it in the final year of the Great War. Stamped on the reverse is “S.S. 298” above “KOL2” and the number “9417.” In this context, “S.S.” denotes Sanitäts-Staffel, or medical detachment—support units responsible for frontline first aid, casualty evacuation, and rear-area medical care for the Imperial German Army. This should not be confused with the later Schutzstaffel (SS) of the WW2 era.

This example exhibits a postwar field modification, with the holster flap trimmed away—likely done by the veteran who brought it home, either for easier access or for repurposing. Despite this alteration, the body remains solid, with strong stitching and intact belt loops. The interior shows wear consistent with wartime service, while the leather retains much of its original finish.

Holsters marked to medical units are far less common than those to combat troops, and this piece offers both battlefield provenance and postwar character. An excellent addition to any Imperial German militaria collection.

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