totenkopf identification

[keith smart]

Hi. I'm hoping someone can identify the insignia on this holster. The pistol has an interesting provenance and was acquired several years ago from a family friend. This weapon was returned with the personal effects belonging to a Lieutenant, 30th Infantry Divison, killed at Liege, Belgium.
Keith

[Adrian Stevenson]

Heer Panzer truppen collar insgnia.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jerry B]

Heer Panzer truppen collar insignia.

Cheers, Ade.

Agree with Ade. A good looking holster and gun with a known history.

Regards,

Jerry

[ToxicGas]

Very interesting items, especially as you know their history!

Mat

[Thanatos]

hi all,
Tha pistol is a Spanish made Astra 400 9mm by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA.
Nicknamed the pipewrench due to it's weight (1080gm).
Used by Germany 1943-1945,total build up to 45' =10,500.Also used by the post war German police.
Total build 60,000 units.
Cheers
Dave

[keith smart]

Hi Dave. This is actually the Astra 300, in 9mm kurz. Best, Keith