m/22 and m/34 finnish Y-straps

[Verikauha]

Not common stuff, and thought about showing off. Small lecture.

m/22 cartridge case carriers, period correct name (patruunalaukkujen kannatinhihna, in finnish). Used by Cavalry and bicycle troops, later Jaeger troops.
Infantry had ww1 german style tornister, which had cartridge carriers of its own. Mounted troops didn't carry backpack so Y-carriers were invented.

Two of them has Int.28 stamp (made in 1928). Only one of them has correct backhook leatherpiece.

[Verikauha]

m/34 belt-supporters. Update for m/22 carriers at the time.
In year 1934 Finnish army was experimenting new service tunics m/34 (evolved into m/36), new rucksacks and other service gear stuff.

Used by mounted personnel, cavalry and bicycle troops. Green leather was used since mid 1930´s.

-Int.35 (1935) made by Rauma leatherfactory
-AV3 / Asevarikko 3 / arms depot 3. made.
-"riveted" are made by Friitala leatherfactory, most likely war time era.
-SA and 1940 year stamped, practically year stamp means it is made by some Arms Depot.

Last pic from year 1941. Both using Y-straps.

[kradman]

Nice and as you say rare items thank you for showing

[Verikauha]

East-Karelia, July 1941. Cavalry, 5 person using them. Apparently older type m/22 catridge carriers.
Source

[SteveR]

Interesting information.