Original WWI Era Leather Y Straps: Use with Mauser Ammunition Pouches Hand Select:Yes and may have had the

and may have had the original markings removed

Ready to Display

Helmet and mask are not included

German WW2 markings still in evidence on the rear of the pouch

but not guaranteed

Original WWI Era Leather Y Straps: Use with Mauser Ammunition Pouches Hand Select:Yes and may have had theOriginal Item: In the mid 1990s IMA won a bid in Finland for WW1 German Triple Ammunition Pouches for use with GEW 98 Rifles that Germany had given to the Finns as Aid for the 1939 40 Winter Wars against the Soviet Union. Included, but packed separately, were these leather "Y" straps for use with the pouches as when filled with ammunition extra support was required. Each strap, constructed of brown leather, attaches at the rear to the waist belt and