Original German WWII 1943 Dated Waffen SS Marked Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie Brown Bess Muskets “He continued to direct the

“He continued to direct the attack for several hours before he would allow himself to be evacuated for medical attention

The example we have is in fine condition

with working clasps as interior lining still intact

Although the French lagged behind the others (they used WWI tanks against the Germans in WWII)

Original German WWII 1943 Dated Waffen SS Marked Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie Brown Bess Muskets “He continued to direct theOriginal Item: Only On Available. This is a very nice set of German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspenders, usually referred to as "Y Straps" due to the shape. This version with support straps was introduced in April 1939, and initially only intended for Infantrymen in rifle companies. Later in the war the Y belt also was authorized for motorcycle units (1941) and bicycle units (1943). In records, the name appears in German as Koppeltragegestell aus