shoulder straps - unusual material?

[naxos]

I would like your opinions on these shoulder straps.

Have a look at the weave of the fabric (unusual to me).

[galizien41]

original boards, probably about 1943 vintage, look at tongue not keyhole but slotty stitching. normal wool just that all the nap wore off, and got mothed. I have had others like this, just stored in a bad environment...

[Lenny W]

what he said

[naxos]

I appreciate your responses - thank you guys

[TJ Suter]

I disagree that it is "normal wool with the nap worn off, and got mothed", however, I agree that the straps are original. Here is a pioneer strap with similar material.

[TJ Suter]

Here is an Infantry NCO strap. I believe straps made of this material were destined for the "moleskin" type tunics.

[Lenny W]

here is a late war pair i have, made with similar wool i think the quality of the wool is just very poor i also have a heer m-43 cap in near mint condition with the same poor quality wool with very sparce nap through out the entire cap

[naxos]

here is a late war pair i have made with similar wool i think the quality of the wool is just very poor i also have a heer m-43 cap in near mint condition with the same poor quality wool with very sparce nap through out the entire cap

Yes, it seems the same wool. Also I notice on mine that the wool is very rough to the touch compared to other tunic wool.

[Lenny W]

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not a problem great pair to bad about the critters

yes, it seems the same wool. Also i notice on mine that the wool is very rough to the touch compared to other tunic wool.

[Lenny W]

here is another similar one same blotchy wool and a similar button hole on the tounge

[naxos]

critters and what appears to be fire damage (camp- or the other fire)

[naxos]

here is another similar one same blotchy wool and a similar button hole on the tounge

Thanks Lenny,

that's it, even the shade of field-gray is a match.

Regards, Hardy

[Mike Davis]

Classic originals. No worries over this pair.

[galizien41]

Well does not look like moleskin to me. these are definitely made of mid /late war crappy wool, one can see how the nap on these easily pills off. IMO

Here is an Infantry NCO strap. I believe straps made of this material were destined for the "moleskin" type tunics.

[naxos]

Well does not look like moleskin to me. these are definitely made of mid /late war crappy wool, one can see how the nap on these easily pills off. IMO

You are right it is not moleskin ( I wore moleskin in the Bundeswehr - different weave and feel) - but it is exactly like the strap shown by Lenny.

Thanks again everybody - could have not hoped for a better response.