Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - As Used by Paratroopers, Cavalry, Armor Crews & Others m surrounded by the inscription Famille

surrounded by the inscription Famille Française

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

It is silver plated over brass base metal

it has also original paint and the corrected “fluted” RPzB 54 barrel tube to increase strength

The WWI uniform belonged to  General Smith's father

Original German WWII Lightweight (Mounted) Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - As Used by Paratroopers, Cavalry, Armor Crews & Others m surrounded by the inscription FamilleOriginal 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,