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Last Updated: July 23, 2008
Combat Y-straps
Fallschirmjäger Y-straps, Black
Fallschirmjäger Y-straps,
Brown
Tropical Y-straps
German Leather Combat Y-straps
Flat out, no BS, the best reproduction WWII German Y-straps made. These were made specifically for ATF, and the wait was well worth it. These are absolutely "original" quality. A little wear, and they are 100% indistinguishable from authentic WWII pieces. The hardware, the weight and color of the leather, and the workmanship are without parallel. All hardware is custom made from original samples, the straps are die cut (of course with dies made off originals), and all components are hand stitched with linen thread by highly skilled craftsmen, some of whom made gear during WWII. (Yes, they are senior citizens.) Y-straps are dated "1943" or "SS-RZM".
All Y-straps are now the same length. They should fit everyone, except perhaps those who are midgets (aka little people) or Wookies.Combat Y-straps: $75.00
SS-RZM Marked: $85.00
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Although most re-enactors associate this model of Y-strap exclusively
with Fallschirmjäger units, that is not a historically accurate
picture. There are many photos showing Heer, Waffen SS and Polizei
units wearing these or variations of the lightweights. Most photos
are from the 1941-42 period in the East. Although their exact
intent or issuance is not known, it is apparent that numerous
units did use them. Black or Brown? Fallschirmjäger purists insist that all Luftwaffe units used brown leather gear. Welcome to The Land of LaLa. It is very difficult to discern that color difference in B&W photos. However, many color photos from the period, often show Heer and SS troops with bits and pieces of brown gear. Also, brown leather will eventually appear black (or very, very dark brown) after enough exposure to oil, sweat, dirt and the elements. The Wehrmacht was often in dire straits when in came to their supply situation. Oberflieger Snuffy's wearing of black Y-straps would have ranked relatively low in importance when his squad was scrounging for food and scrambling to avoid the unwanted attentions of the Typhoons and P47's prowling over their heads.... |
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"Tropical" Web Combat Y-Straps
Tan web version of the leather Y-straps, worn by DAK and many units in Europe from 1942 on as an alternative to the leather straps (web gear was intended to be "Ersatz" or replacement for leather gear). The "improved" part is the fact that we now use webbing that is 100% correct as original.
Sold Out
No estimate of restock date. Possibly not until 2010.
