These are World War II German M31 Y-straps designed to support the infantry load-bearing equipment including ammunition pouches, bread bag, canteen and entrenching tool. Constructed from canvas webbing and leather straps, they distributed weight evenly across the shoulders and attached to the standard 45mm combat belt.
M31 Y-Straps (A-Frame Support Suspenders) – Leather & Canvas Combination WW2 German army
Highlights
• Material of Construction: Heavy olive-green cotton webbing with natural brown vegetable-tanned leather straps, steel D-rings and metal adjustment hardware.
• Specifications: Classic Y-configuration with front support straps, rear D-rings for A-frame (Gepäcktragegestell) attachment, adjustable leather length straps with buckle fittings.
• Color: Olive Green (webbing) with natural brown leather fittings.
• Dimensions: Adjustable length; designed to fit standard Wehrmacht 45mm belt system; rear strap approx. 35–45 cm adjustable range.
• Approximate Weight: 650–850 grams.
• Construction Details: Reinforced stitching along stress points, riveted leather strap junctions, correct M31 pattern configuration suitable for early and mid-war impressions.
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