Hello all,
I have found this forum with a web search, and paid some subs, as I have an unknown item of webbing that I would like to identify please.
I say it's unknown - I've been around military vehicles for the last 20 years, so regard myself as a practised browser of all sorts of stuff on those fantastic stalls at shows. You know - the ones complete with the heady smell of damp canvas.
I have never seen one of these
Of course, I'm setting myself up for it to be something really simple and common, but I can take that. I hope.
It came with my M151 Mutt when I bought it. Now this vehicle is obviously US, however it has been all over Europe both in military & civilian ownership.
The item itself has no markings. Apart from the FU in red marker. Which I'm sure is something other than the obvious. The two side flaps were once secured with hook & loop but on one side this has been shaved, and the other side the hook side has become permanently attached to the loops and the stitching is undone.
The top flap secures with hook & loop, but also a pin with a leatherette (?) buttonhole tab. With some really bad stitching.
So, the usual recourse with something like this is either Special Forces, or it belonged to Monty. Obviously I'm prepared for this revelation and anyone who says it's a common-as-muck doohicky from Italy doesn't know what they're talking about .
Seriously though, I would be very grateful for any help or ideas. A positive ID would be great, but reasoned guesses would be entertaining too.
All the best to all of you,
Muttley
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