U.S. Military Police (MP) Black Leather Shoulder Cross Strap with Holster Attachment Hand Select:Yes Given that the Patchett/Sterling can

Given that the Patchett/Sterling can use straight Sten submachine gun magazines as well as the curved Sterling design

Two sizes tall and short

place bottle in left arm pit

Exact date of manufacture unknown

The real key to solving the problems was loading the tube from the breech end

U.S. Military Police (MP) Black Leather Shoulder Cross Strap with Holster Attachment Hand Select:Yes Given that the Patchett/Sterling canOriginal Item: Manufactured just after WW2 these are the quality black leather (or bown leather stained back) "over the shoulder" cross strap which attached to the leather Hip Holster mounting belt loop which also acts as a waist belt loop. In effect this allows the hip holster to hang somewhat lower on the hip and is supported not only by the waist belt but also the shoulder sling. "U. S." marked on front together with Manufacturer's name and late