Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Leather Vehicle Scabbard by Hotze - Dated 1943 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Blade Length: 16 ½”

Blade Length: 16 ½”

In the center of the lid is an illustration of the Prussian 1914 Iron Cross Award

it was most likely made in the mid 1870s

The late war galvanized steel outer band has had the plating oxidize

Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Leather Vehicle Scabbard by Hotze - Dated 1943 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Blade Length: 16 ½”Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the rare WWII Vehicle Scabbard for the U. S. M1 Carbine that is in good shape overall. The scabbard shows signs of being honestly used, the leather is still light tan throughout and the deep black finish is mostly worn on all metal parts. This example shows some expected wear to the exterior of the leather, as expected after decades in storage. It still retains its straps although some are