An exceptional example of a very rare and possibly unique SA prototype Akah PPK holster. This was an early design, and was perhaps produced before Akah was made official maker of Nazi organization holsters. The upper flap is embossed with the "SA" insignia, the lower flap is marked with the "crossed rifles/Akah" insignia, and the back of the holster is stamped "Ges. Gesch.", (patent pending). The inside of the flap is ink stamped (translated) "Property/of/SA Gruppen School/Westphalia" in a square and marked in pencil on the inside is "0-1836". The holster is constructed of brown leather with a magazine pouch on the front and single belt loop on the back. This is reportedly the only known holster of it's kind, making it extremely rare. The SA or Strumabteilung, (Stormtroopers), functioned as a paramilitary organization of the NSDAP, playing a key role in Adolf Hitler's rise to power in the 1920s and 1930s. They were called "Brownshirts" because of the color of their uniform shirt. Hitler's SS took over power after the "Blood Purge" of 1934 Provenance: The Harold Anderson collection; The Estate Collection of Charles Wagner

Excellent with some minor flex cracking on the upper and lower flaps, some minor wear on the magazine pouch, a few light scratches, and tight stitching. Without a doubt, a must have for any German military collection.