Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by Joseph Moll of Goch - dated 1940 Revolutionary War - Legion of Merit: The

- Legion of Merit: The medal features a star indication a 2nd award and a “Combat V” for bravery/valor

though they are faint due to cleaning

This is a very historically significant grouping and deserves to be proudly displayed

blue wool with light blue piping

The tang of the blade definitely shows some age

Original German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspender Y Straps by Joseph Moll of Goch - dated 1940 Revolutionary War - Legion of Merit: TheOriginal Item: Only On Available. This is a very nice set of German WWII Army Leather Combat Suspenders, usually referred to as "Y Straps" due to the shape. This version with support straps was introduced in April 1939, and initially only intended for Infantrymen in rifle companies. Later in the war the Y belt also was authorized for motorcycle units (1941) and bicycle units (1943). In records, the name appears in German as Koppeltragegestell aus