M40 y straps ww2. RB numbered. Very good used condition. . WWII Y-straps At the beginning of WWII, German troops supported their field equipment via a system of aluminum belt hooks attached to canvas suspenders that were worn inside their tunics. There were a few variations of Y-straps issued these were among the first during the war. The Y-Straps have two front straps with hooks for attaching to the D rings on German cartridge belt and ammo pouches. This is an original set of WWII German leather combat Y-Straps as issued to infantry personnel. The German Heer Leather Combat Y Straps WWII Reproductions are newly made from sturdy leather and hand stitched with white thread. All stitching is complete and intact. "M40" is NOT a WWII German designation- we created it simply to easily identify this style, and 1940 is the year originals of this style first appear. D. The leather, though slightly dry, is in very commendable condition, with the option for conditioning. Located at our Portland, Oregon store. Foreign buyers, please contact us for a shipping quote. The 'M40' is the pattern issued during the first half of WW2 featuring a hidden stitch. Nice high quality Y-Straps. The lower example has a pear-shaped hole which is the most common. K / Tropical M40 webbing belt support ‘Y’ straps. Most likely production cost were cut and the leather dying process was cost effective to leave off and just issuing them in there natural brown color. These are common on mid-war and late war helmets. The only other method of suspending the equipment on the soldiers was with the M36, M40, and M41 internal suspension system that was built into those tunics. The Y-Straps are in excellent The "M40" Y-straps are the earlier style. There were two main styles, referred to as "lightweight" and "combat" Y-straps today. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!! US AND CANADA ONLY!!! The "M42" Y-straps are the latter style. Aug 13, 2004 · The Y straps you refer to are specifically part of the combat equipment. Reproduction of the standard issue leather equipment suspenders worn troops of the German Heer (Army) and Waffen SS during WWII. This is an original quality reproduction combat leather Y-strap or suspenders (Tragegestelle). Issue of these did Jun 4, 2024 · Thread for German Y-Straps from 1939-1945. Also used to attach the ‘A’ frame battle pack & assault rucksack. The hardware, the weight and color of the leather, and the workmanship is high quality. These were the standard combat suspenders used by German troops during Early stages of WWII. Note that the "model" numbers listed were never the designation for these straps Original German WWII Wartime Leather Combat Y-Straps Missing Back Strap- Most hardware exhibits surface rust, some retain its original paint. An aluminum stud and two different insertion hole designs. All hardware is custom made from original samples, the straps are die cut and all components are hand stitched with waxed thread by highly skilled craftsmen. RARE! Original German WWII Late War Brown Leather Combat Y-Straps RB Numbered- These original Y-Straps from the late stages of WWII are crafted from high-quality leather, but not being dyed black from the factory. In 1939, far more practical, external suspenders were introduced, Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie" . These are from our 'Texled' line which are the most accurate and best quality reproductions available. Essentially they were two suspension straps that ran from the back of the tunic, over the shoulders to the front. Original WW2 German M40 Y Straps, were repaired, unmarked. A. Get the best deals for Ww2 German Y Straps Original at eBay. Price includes FREE shipping in the US. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! A buckle in brushed steel (not painted) on an M40 reissue. Save 10% site wide with our summer sale discount at checkout!!! - code: WS14SUMMERSALE The "M40" Y-straps are the earlier style. Being introduced in April of 1939 alongside the Assault Frame and M39 Tornister, the first y-straps can be seen made of undyed brown leather, with all aluminum hardware. Notice the verdigris in the leather on the upper example. These are readily identifiable in original photos by the exposed stitching on either side of the front rivets. com. Brushed steel buckle on an M40. These have rivet covers sewn with a hidden stitch and the auxiliary straps are adjusted with a stud. "M42" is NOT a WWII German designation- we created it simply to easily identify this style, and 1942 is the earliest date I have encountered on originals of this type. efst mqz hbzfyq etsz ryyrrv upm yer ziuuzesn fviu phblv