Original German WWII First Model MG 34 Padded Leather Carry Sling with Narrow Buckle - Geteilte Trageriemen Mortars exactly matching the patination and

exactly matching the patination and frosted finish traces of the hilt mounts

with a single large fuller on both sides

15 Squadron RAF Regiment were the last British forces to leave

The lock plate tail is marked CROWN / V

Certainly more research should be conducted but this is a fascinating piece of WW2 history

Original German WWII First Model MG 34 Padded Leather Carry Sling with Narrow Buckle - Geteilte Trageriemen Mortars exactly matching the patination andOriginal Item: Only One Available. The leather sling that was issued with the MG 34 was constructed from two straps with a padded middle section, sewn together at each end. The sling served several purposes. It could be used to carry the machine gun in the traditional way, suspended over the shoulder, it could act as a carrying handle when split on each side of the gun and joined together at the top and it could also be used as a support when firing