Original German WWII 1943 Dated Waffen SS Marked Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie German Documents & Books The Bundespolizei was named Bundesgrenzschutz

The Bundespolizei was named Bundesgrenzschutz (BGS) ("Federal Border Guard") until 2005

All brass mounts and the correct Type 2 new series side lock bearing the Rampant Lion EIC marking on the plate

neck guard apron is serial number stamped DN106 and the interior

with a very nice hilt which retains much of the nickel plating

Overall good condition with functional pin back

Original German WWII 1943 Dated Waffen SS Marked Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps - Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie German Documents & Books The Bundespolizei was named BundesgrenzschutzOriginal 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