{"product_id":"original-british-army-1944-pattern-webbing-straps-pair-dated-1945","title":"Original British Army 1944 Pattern Webbing Straps Pair – Dated 1945","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"443\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original matched pair of British Army 1944 Pattern Webbing Straps, clearly dated 1945 and presented in excellent condition.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThese straps formed an essential part of the British Army's 1944 Pattern Web Equipment, connecting the waist belt to the small pack and helping distribute the weight of a soldier's fighting equipment across the shoulders. Introduced during the closing stages of the Second World War, the 1944 Pattern system was designed as an improved and simplified alternative to the earlier 1937 Pattern webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThis matching pair is dated 1945, making them highly desirable examples from the final year of wartime production. The webbing remains strong and serviceable, with clear markings, original fittings and minimal signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eAn increasingly difficult component to source individually, especially as a matching dated pair, these straps are ideal for collectors seeking to assemble a complete and correct 1944 Pattern webbing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"147i2ts\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eOriginal British Army issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y2no3\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e1944 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6wwu4x\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eMatching pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"urjaxp\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eClearly dated 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"quswwx\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eGenuine wartime production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8qfxjs\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eOriginal fittings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ubjwpr\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"58zntf\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eStrong webbing and stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kia1m8\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eIdeal for collectors, displays and reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"veqeb4\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eEssential for completing a 1944 Pattern webbing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eA superb original wartime pair of straps that would make an excellent addition to any British Army, WWII or post-war webbing collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217228964215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_6440_101d8d32-97cd-4253-9035-08428ac16c21.jpg?v=1782310089","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-army-1944-pattern-webbing-straps-pair-dated-1945","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}