German saddle strap ?

[meyle77]

Hi,

I got that strap along with horse shoe carrier and was wondering if it is from a saddle.

Thanks !

[Horst]

Don't think its a saddle strap as I have a complete Heer saddle with saddle bags,sword hanger ,reins ,etc - Almost looks as if it has a belt catch attached.
Horst

[meyle77]

Thanks - could it be horse related equipment strap ?

[Horst]

Have checked all my saddle reference books and they don't show this type of connection -could be a home made/battlefield strap-

Horst

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[meyle77]

Thanks !

[MP44tom]

Hi

This is a part of the so called "Deckengurt" , the strap used to secure a blanket to the horse.... so it is definitely cavalry related

Here a picture of a complete one (picture is from website project 1944)



Tom

[meyle77]

Thank you Tom !