Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling with Buckle by L & F - Kar98k Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and it looks like this

and it looks like this soldier may have been in North Africa for part of their service

Constructed of wool with a bright red background with a large white central circle displaying a huge swas with the German Naval Cross design also in black to the edges

they continued to wear the Gordons cap badge on the black beret of the RAC

the Allied forces were in need of reorganizing

The widest part of the blade is 3 1/4" across

Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling with Buckle by L & F - Kar98k Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and it looks like thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair condition, totally genuine World War Two German issue leather sling for the Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k). It is hand sewn, with steel hardware, and made of quality leather. The sling will also work for G K43 and MP43 44. The sling has a partial break near the buckle and is in rough condition overall. This is a nice worn example that retains its steel buckle (Klemmstck) but is missing the leather