Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by M. Thielemann - dated 1942 Vintage Signs The original olive green cloth

The original olive green cloth covering is intact showing some light staining in areas

shot the unit's commanding officer with his

A curved leather-covered metal spring arm extended downward from the helmets fiber shell and exerted tension on the ear phone to hold the ear flap assembly snugly against the user’s ear

These can also be stored in the tubes under the barrels

equipment (such as a compass)

Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by M. Thielemann - dated 1942 Vintage Signs The original olive green clothOriginal Item: Only On Available. This is a very nice set of German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspenders, usually referred to as "Y Straps" due to the shape. This version is more lightweight than the standard issue, using thinner leather without the additional straps, D Rings, and padding around the central join, and is intended only for support of the combat belt and associated ammo pouches holsters. These were used by cavalry,