German WWI M-1916 Luger Snail Drum Black Leather Carrier U.S. Army Initially they were known as

Initially they were known as "Peelers" but the term "Bobby" being short for Robert was soon part of the language

Private Francis Lupo of Cincinnati

The scabbard body had a rubber insulator

the French having relied previously most heavily on the sword makers of Solingen in Germany

German WWI M-1916 Luger Snail Drum Black Leather Carrier U.S. Army Initially they were known asNew Made: This Replica of the 1916 black leather Luger Snail Drum Carrier is complete with carrying straps, buckles and brass studs. All German infantry leather work was ordered to be dyed black in 1916. This is nothing short of an excellent true to the original reproduction.