My Google-fu is weak today
Did someone in this fine forum ever cover this topic? And if yes, could you please point me to it?
I am aware that the Nato is based on a previous British military strap, but it’s a bit slim...
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My Google-fu is weak today
Did someone in this fine forum ever cover this topic? And if yes, could you please point me to it?
I am aware that the Nato is based on a previous British military strap, but it’s a bit slim...
This might help
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ho...-of-natostraps
If you are interested in the webbing precursors, check out MWR for A.F. 0210 and DEF-3 straps.
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Thank you both.
Ref. the pre-history, this article references the VB Hygenique, which is an early strap, all in canvas, but with the extra bit like a NATO. I have one on a 1950s Stowa Armee Francaise.
https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-nato-strap
See also:
- TZ-UK thead The NATO strap declassified
- link toThe NATO Strap during WWII