Hello. These holsters were produced in quantity during the mid-to-late 1980's as part of a new system of web gear based a far as I can tell on the British P-58 web gear. Apparently, again based on what research turned up or rather did not turn up, they and the new web gear system were never issued. Neat little holsters but a word of caution. I have seen reports that long term storage of a pistol in them can lead to light rust spots. The green nylon web belts are not difficult to find and relatively inexpensive if you ever decide to go NVA whole hog. Cheers