German webbing y strap

[brabander]

Please some info about this strap i am almost certain that this is a german wartime y strap but i think it is some kind of a late warproduction or somthing looks like the strap is never completly finisht any info?

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[bigmacglenn]

I speculate that the web-straps were initially used for the Rucksack, the Food Container, or some other carrying purpose and someone decided to transform them into the Y-strap configuration by adding the rear-leather piece...
cheers, Glenn

[Adrian Stevenson]

Proper Y straps would have the D Rings for the A Frame pack. Plus the other straps too.

Cheers, Ade.

[brabander]

so its not a proper y strap but could be done wartime the hooks looks wartime?

[Adrian Stevenson]

This has just been made from bits. The buckle and hooks don't even match.

Forget it.

Sorry.

Cheers, Ade.

[bigmacglenn]

I don't think your web-straps were ever used as Y straps originally, and that someone later decided to convert them to Y-Straps by adding the rear strap/hook...
Glenn

[Adrian Stevenson]

Web Y Straps certainly existed. See out Mod Tom's site:

MP44.nl - German Uniforms and Equipment - Webbing Y Belt

I need a pair myself...

[brabander]

so thematrials are ww2 era ?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Yes.

[brabander]

Ok good info i must think what i will do with the parts thanks!