The combat Y-straps were designed to assist in distributing the weight of the equipment carried on the load bearing waist belt to the shoulders. This type of combat y-straps was to be used by Wehrmacht (Heer) Cavalry troops and/or Luftwaffe personnel. After an order (Vfg.v.17.6.1943, LV 43,Nr.1217) dated 17 june 1943 these Y-straps were only to be worn by personnel in the LW-Felddivisionen, Paratrooper units or 'Hermann Göring' Division
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