They are marked beh indicating they were manufactured by one of the very best makers at the time Ernst Leitz Gmbh
The blade on this example is one of the better ones we have seen on Confederate swords
The regimental headquarters arrived in Libya in early July and on 20 July 1940 the 1st Armored Infantry Regiment's headquarter arrived in Mechili
000 to the Depot Quartermaster of San Francisco
Reverse reads in pencil Charles Kirck 1944 England
Original U.S. WWII Officer M1936 Pistol Belt, M1911 Holster by Rare Maker Fink, Magazine Pouch, First Aid Pouch and Named M1941 Mounted “Airborne” Canteen Pouch Set Brunswick Rifle They are marked beh indicatingOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Recently acquired from a USGI veteran's family, these are genuine World War Two U. S. officer issue items. The set consists of the following: Original WWII issue M1911 leather holster by FINK: The holster is in great shape, with only light staining, and still retains the leather tie strap. This company is one of the rarest makers out there, and holsters by them are highly desirable. Original WWII British Made