They were originally for the DAK but were issued to Waffen SS and Heer units late in the war as well. (Perhaps "webbing" 'y' straps would have been more accurate!).
I'm sure I read somewhere that the canvas Y straps and belt were often used by snipers as they were non light-reflective and quieter
Quite right mate. I've got them because they don't need breaking in and are more comfortable than leather ones.
On a bit of a spending spree this week! Just ordered a WE luger, a P90 tappet plate and an M16 length barrel from Cobra.
Nice! I've been contemplating getting a WE Luger, you will have to let us know if they are any good as a skirmishable sidearm.
My only purchase this week; a repro Hanhart FliegerChrono watch strap 
Sadly, only the strap to go on my exisiting watch ATM, I don't have the spare £1,600 for the watch at this time 
Although Poljot do a pretty good Hanhart replica for around £200, Hmmm, how to convince the wife I need ANOTHER new watch?? 
“I wanted to come to the Volga at a specific location at a specific city. By chance it carries the name of Stalin himself. So don’t think I marched there for this reason – it could carry another name – but because there is a very important goal... this goal I wanted to take – and you know – we are very modest, we have it already."
Adolf Hitler, November 1942
"Comrades, Red Army men, commanders and political workers, men and women guerrillas! It is on your perseverance, staunchness, fighting skill and readiness to discharge your duty to the country that the defeat of the German-fascist army and the liberation of the Soviet land from the Hitlerite invaders depend! We can and must clear the Soviet land of Hitlerite vermin."
Joseph Stalin, November 1942
A job interview, yes I know its not WWII 
but its still good cos I'm been applying for things like a looooooooooon for ages 
Hurrah, New belt arrived today. So once my buckle arrives that's the basic belt sorted. nice to have something to hang my canteen and breadbag on.
dms boots, brand new and in need of some mileage, still as uncomfortable as they were 20 years ago!
"Major Bernard Himmler, does the name mean anything to you?"
The Chindit War (the campaign in Burma 1944) by Shelford Bidwell...
Book recommended to me by Yith, regarding Chindints and Merill's Merauders in Burma
pair of dolland binoculars in leather case (similar looking to us issue) from a junk shop.
"Major Bernard Himmler, does the name mean anything to you?"
Garand metalwork from Warren. 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Been on a bit of a binge...
Para trousers and P40 jacket from Sanjay
No.4 Commando badges for the above jacket
Putees
Denison fron Sanjay 1941 pattern
Early pattern airborne badges
Dispatch rider helmet shell
Liner for the above
Plus a second hand set of Gerry webbing and a WE Luger
Now skint until payday 
skint but happy I hope!?
"Major Bernard Himmler, does the name mean anything to you?"
depends on make and age, mines a shuttle
After a bit of research:
1: Yes, it is a shuttle.
2: It's German (it was my Grandmothers)
3: It's a Hengstenburg - dating from 1900-1910 (so my grandmother probably inherited it from her mother - she was the only daughter). Weird to think that my great-grandfather might have been awarded his Iron Cross whilst wearing some clothing that had been under the needle of this machine!
Now I get to sew insignia on a machine thats seen two world wars!
When we were a Kingdom it was run by a King
When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........
Been on a bit of a binge...
Para trousers and P40 jacket from Sanjay
No.4 Commando badges for the above jacket
Putees
Denison fron Sanjay 1941 pattern
Early pattern airborne badges
Dispatch rider helmet shell
Liner for the abovePlus a second hand set of Gerry webbing and a WE Luger
Now skint until payday
Has your stuff arrived from Sanjay?
If so can you please post some pics as ive heard a lot about his stuff but never actualy seen any.
Thanks
Just got some more mp40 mags after loosing some, the new ones have MP38 - MP40 stamped on them & a " Schmeiser Patented" on them 
My only purchase this week; a repro Hanhart FliegerChrono watch strap
Do you have a link to that watch strap?, I looked on the website and can't find it, there are too many!
Edit : Found it!
Received yesterday; ribbon bar (EKII,OF) for my fliegerbluse, from Anthony.
Leather strap for a Garand - from ebay seller thegarandguy. Also ordered new front and rear handguards from http://www.macongunstocks.net - only about £35 posted from the US.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Got my "Crown & Anchor" dice today, as well as a pair of repro Jeep Windshield wipers.
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Original pair of Brit camo Windproof Trs
Original pair of Brit camo Windproof Trs
Very nice. What sort of material are they made from? (Have you got a pic?)
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
