Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Japanese “Jungle” Holster. They are often called the “tropical model” holster, but this is a misnomer. The Japanese were just running short of leather and so started making these ones for issue wherever they had troops, not just in the tropics. Of course, by that time a lot of the fighting was in the tropics rather than China, where cold and dust had been bigger problems than rot. This substitute material was, however, better suited to tropical climates, which quickly caused leather products to deteriorate.

Overall the holster is in very good condition, though as with all rubberized canvas from WWII, the rubber has become nearly rock hard, so we have made no attempts to open the ammo pouch cover, as it would most likely destroy the rubberized canvas. The holster still has a complete leather closure strap, with an intact pull tab. The belt loop and strap rings are in great shape.

This holster is in great shape overall, complete and ready to display!