Aproximately in 1940 the Y belts were also produced in webbing material
Initially they were intended for use within the Afrika Korps, but these were produced throughout the war
The first models were made entirely of green webbing (they also had webbing protective piece behind the O-ring)
Below a later war webbing Y belt (Unfortunately not dated)
Below the front and back side of the main , and auxiliary strap
As can be seen the auxiliary strap
and the shoulder strap are one piece,
the main strap with hook is sewn on.
Also visible the webbing piece that is sewn behid the hook to protect the Uniform from the metal hook
The length of the straps can be adjusted
Left:
Detail shot of the hook that attaches to the ammo pouches.
Clearly visibible the webbing protection.
The back side of the hook which shows the maker mark olc in a diamond
olc stands for Overhoff & Cie. in Lüdenscheid, a firm which stll makes fittings and buckles
Detail shot of the maker mark
Below an overview of the O-ring which holds the straps
Also visible the sewn on D-rings
Left:
The back side of the leather protection disc
Detail shot of the sewn on D-Ring
Below : the front and back side of the back strap, which has the same hook as the gasmask strap
Total length if this strap is 32,5 cm.
Detail of the hook
And detail of maker mark olc
