Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by Otto Stephan Lederwerk Mühlhausen - dated 1942 Brown Bess Musket Parts commander in chief of the

commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet at that time

Grey/Blue Web Pistol Belts correct for use with the "Battle of Britain" WWII dated Royal Air Force Holsters

though the leather carry strap is in delicate condition

This feature reduces the required length of the submachine gun significantly and allows for better balance and handling

but it would make sense that a pilot would have one of these before the invention of the actual blast protection goggles

Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by Otto Stephan Lederwerk Mühlhausen - dated 1942 Brown Bess Musket Parts commander in chief of theOriginal Item: Only On Available. This is a very nice set of German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspenders, usually referred to as "Y Straps" due to the shape. This version with support straps was introduced in April 1939, and initially only intended for Infantrymen in rifle companies. Later in the war the Y belt also was authorized for motorcycle units (1941) and bicycle units (1943). In records, the name appears in German as Koppeltragegestell aus