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

In 1870 the competition was held in New Brunswick

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

minor wear to the finish

Beneath the EGA is a lovely Crossed Cannons insignia which could be for a USMC Field Artillery Unit or an Army Artillery unit that a Marine picked the helmet up from

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