German WWI M-1916 Luger Snail Drum Black Leather Carrier U.S. Army since the 1850s

since the 1850s

a Can Opener

Serial # 120394 with a legible SWP 1879 cartouche

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

It appears that Captain Drinkwater had either been appointed or elected constable but for some reason declined the position

German WWI M-1916 Luger Snail Drum Black Leather Carrier U.S. Army since the 1850sNew 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.