1918 dated leather strap

[DennyB]

strap length.JPG I got a few of these given to me and I have to wonder what they are for. At first I figured they were slings but I don't think they are. Whatever they were treated in must have been good stuff, they are 100 years old and still very strong and pliable. They are about 40" long.
1918 strap.JPG strap end.JPG strap loop.JPG

[DennyB]

I figure that one stamp is an Ordnance stamp.
ordnance stamps (3).jpg

[DennyB]

How about a guess? I want to sell them so I need a slight description.

[Steve B.]

Denny-

These straps could be for just about anything. I suspect they are for some sort of weapon since they have an Ordnance Department stamp, but what weapon and for what purpose? I suspect they are not a part of a sling, but some sort of tie-down strap.

You might try the U.S. Militaria Forum and hope that Robin B. sees it. He has a wonderful collection including all sorts of pack saddles for different weapons, accessory sets, etc. He is very knowledgeable and has ID'd some really obscure stuff before. If you are a member over there you can send him a private message, too.


Hope this helps.

[DennyB]

Thank you very much Steve!!!