Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie Antique Cartridge Firearms who worked 1849-1874

who worked 1849-1874

This helmet was made in 1940 by the well-known firm of Carl Halfar in Berlin

The following is an extraction from his Separation Qualification Record in regards to his duties:

Both show a bit of oxidation and age

5610 (LOGO) Litho in U

Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie Antique Cartridge Firearms who worked 1849-1874Original 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