History of the Nato strap?

[Saint-Just]

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...

[SimonK]

This might help

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ho...-of-natostraps

[BillyCasper]

If you are interested in the webbing precursors, check out MWR for A.F. 0210 and DEF-3 straps.


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[Saint-Just]

Thank you both.

[BillyCasper]

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

[PickleB]

See also:

• TZ-UK thead The NATO strap declassified
  
  
• link toThe NATO Strap during WWII