Y-Strap Identification help

[Franz20]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for some help identifying a some cavalry lightweight Y-straps.

I'm looking to find out if these are unit marked or manufacturer marked. The ring and back hook appear to be brass. They are a bit heavy so I figured as much, but correct me if I'm wrong. I'm also hoping someone can identify the maker of the hooks. (I've included a photo of the stamp). The stamp reads: 2./N. 5 II

[Franz20]

Can anyone also provide more information on these types of y-straps? Possibly any photos of them in use? Or recommend any good books on the matter?

Thanks again!

[bigmacglenn]

The "N" tells me that this is likely issued by a Nachrichten/Signals Unit...I believe these are Imperial/WWI...
cheers, Glenn

[Franz20]

Would you say they are imperial, due to the use of brass on the center ring and back hook?

[bigmacglenn]

...Also the lack of Waffenamt/WaA/Maker's Stamp or RB-stamping lead me to believe so...
Imperial Telegraph Unit...quite nice.
cheers, Glenn

[MP44tom]

It is more then likely a ww1 / reichswehr era one.... also most probably the aluminium hooks are added later and do not belong to the set.

btw, I have never seen Y straps that had a WaA stamp

Tom

[37Webbing]

Hmm I only thought that cavalry units used Y-straps during WWI? ...
Everyone else seem to use the bread bag strap, if they have anything at all.

[Neil Hever]

I think it is Imperial era as suggested. Looks like the hook is marked for Assman - but the photo is fuzzy. NH

[JPhilip]

Hello,
It is a tricky one as it has mixed brass/aluminium metal fittings and the unit marking is of the Heer type...
Marking should mean : 2. Kompanie of Nachrichten Abteilung 5
Thanks