What were the straps of the German WW2 gas mask canister
There is a common misconception that straps must be with leather tips and spacers, and that such straps are "early" and must be had with a suit at the beginning of the war.
In practice, fully cloth straps were more common, and leather-reinforced ones were produced (judging by the surviving samples) from 1940 to 1942 as an option. Later (since 1944) the "reinforced" version met with rubberized tips instead of leather ones.
Below are a number of examples of the use of straps with gas mask boxes produced in different years. Spoiler: there is no uniformity.
The straps differed both in color and in the thickness and structure of the weaving of the sling. The only thing that the Germans did not have was straps made of thick (reinforced) slings, from which dog leashes are now made. German straps were usually thin and light.
Two "short" cans of 1936 with different types of straps (with and without leather). However, on the bank on the left, the removable part of the strap can be replaced, since it does not match the appearance of the lock strap.
A 1938 can with a strap without leather tips, but with a leather lining on one of the loops. Strap with steel fittings, which is not typical for pre-1940 cans. Judging by the fact that the tip sewn to the lock matches the rest of the straps in appearance, this is the original kit for this jar. More photos at the link fjm44.com.
Various 1938 model containers. It can be seen that the straps are different in color, and straps with leather straps are rare.
1942 can with leather-tipped strap and steel hook. According to the field mail number inside the can, it was established that it belonged to the airfield unit, which was in service until the end of 1944 at least (in Western Europe). It has a characteristic "Normandy" camouflage (yellow, green, brown). More photos at the link fjm44.com.
Can of 1940 issue with a strap without leather details, but with aluminum fittings. More photos at the link fjm44.com.
A can of 1938 model (judging by the wide eyelets for the strap, it was released after 1942) with an "early" set of straps (with leather, with aluminum fittings). More photos at the link MP44.nl.
In general, it can be seen that the division of straps into "early" and "late" is rather arbitrary.
Author: Anton Volchkov
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