MG1918 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 There are many different types of these whch I am trying to locate. Does anyone know the various patterns please? They were used right up to late 1930's by German machine gunners. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Mark, Here is one type. Papercloth strapping, metal "rings". I have seen similar papercloth straps with leather reinforced rope rings. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1918 Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Chip thanks for taking the trouble to show image, much appreciated. Very interesting. Is it marked or dated in anyway? If you ever you wish to sell ............ Best wishes, Mark Mark, Here is one type. Papercloth strapping, metal "rings". I have seen similar papercloth straps with leather reinforced rope rings. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1918 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks Chip for the post. It is amazing that considering how many Imperial Army maschinengewehr truppen there were (exuse my poor Deutsch Chris) that these dragging straps are not more plentiful!! At the moment I think I can identify 4 different patterns from photos etc but still would like to see more images. As an aside well done Germany at the football. One day....one day................ Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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