GERMAN WWI "Y" STRAPS & BELT Manufacture Type_New Made Items Op Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly

Op Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly

The map case consists of a wood board with canvas cover

5 x 11 inches

Original Item: Purchased sometime in the 1980's in a Brussels Warehouse Sale we got a carton of what turned out to be Original WWI era all steel Belgian M-1916 Bayonet tubular Scabbards for the long bayonet issued in WW1 with the Mauser 1888 Rifle for use in trench warfare that had been "officially" shortened from 18" to 14" to conform the M-1924 Belgian Rifle

Much lighter and more friendly for the infantryman than other mounts

GERMAN WWI "Y" STRAPS & BELT Manufacture Type_New Made Items Op Rod/Recoil Spring AssemblyORIGINAL ITEM: Produced during WWI these German "Y" Straps are very similar to those used by German Wehrmacht (Army) units. Original WWI production, very rare today, these are ideal for collectors. Designed to attach to the waist belt in the center of the back the two straps go over the shoulders and attach to the "D" rings on the back of the triple ammunition pouches worn on the waist belt either side of the buckle to assist with the weight of the