WW2 British RAF Pattern 37 Blue Web Holster

The WW2 British RAF Pattern 37 Blue Web Holster is a standard-issue sidearm holster developed for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Constructed from robust cotton webbing, it is dyed a distinctive blue-grey color to match other RAF-specific field gear, differentiating it from the army’s khaki Pattern 37 equipment. The holster is designed to securely carry the .38 Enfield or Webley revolver, and features a flap secured by a brass stud for weapon retention. A rear loop enables attachment to the Pattern 37 belt system, allowing for modular wear as part of the wider webbing set. Reinforced stitching and solid hardware contribute to its durability and utility in service conditions. These holsters served RAF personnel in various operational contexts, including home defense and overseas deployments. The Pattern 37 Blue Web Holster remains a representative artifact of wartime RAF equipment and is of interest to collectors and historians of military uniforms and gear.