Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - As Used by Paratroopers, Cavalry, Armor Crews & Others m The German states were apparently

The German states were apparently very good with "recycling" their obsolete weapons

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surrounded by the inscription Famille Française

The WWI uniform belonged to  General Smith's father

Navy carriers were closing on the Japanese home islands and were facing aggressive Kamikaze attacks

Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - As Used by Paratroopers, Cavalry, Armor Crews & Others m The German states were apparentlyOriginal Item: Only On Available. This is a very nice set of German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspenders, usually referred to as "Y Straps" due to the shape. This version is more lightweight than the standard issue, using thinner leather without the additional straps, D Rings, and padding around the central join, and is intended only for support of the combat belt and associated ammo pouches holsters. These were used by cavalry,