Rigging Strap Help Please

[Rescue190]

I am trying to figure out what this strap thing was used for an figure out the correct name for said thing. Equipment thingy is not very descriptive. Another person I spoke with thought is was used by airbourne for equipment drops. My google skill set has run out of options in locating. I am hoping someone will recognize it. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
John

[Willmore]

Hi John.

I found an example of your strap.

It is described as - WWII Tow Strap
Jay-Dee dated 1943. These were used to carry antitank 37mm guns, other weapons and ammo carts.
The rope is 42in. Long and canvas strap is 27in. Long x 2in. Wide. Overall 70in. Long.
GI M-1918 10th. Mountain Division Drag Rope | Charleys Surplus

Kind regards,

Will

[Willmore]

It is mentioned here too -

It is the so called WW2 US “Rope, drag, with shoulder strap, M-1918”.

Developed to be used with mountain troops to tow a light artillery piece, cart or sledge.
These were also used by other troops, like the paratroopers.

Mentioned in the “GI collectors guide Vol.1” on page 157.
WW2 US drag rope – WW2 Militaria, Scale-models, Books, etc.


The picture is in the Quartermaster Catalogue #QM 3-4...
Boyt 1942 what is it? mule strap? - FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION - U.S. Militaria Forum

[Rescue190]

That is the item. Thank you. Much appreciated. I was starting to down the 10th mountain division items but was looking for repelling pick off strap. I would not have found the item. Thanks again.
John

[Willmore]

No worries Sir.