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Post by alexpingpong on Apr 10, 2013 0:05:36 GMT -5
So I have a pair of HBT M43 pants but all of these loops and holes and buttons and straps have me dumbfounded. Can anyone help?
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 10, 2013 1:02:45 GMT -5
The only thing that might seem confusing would be the leg straps. These were added as paratroopers typically loaded up their cargo with items that needed additional support in a parachute jump. The straps further tied in the items which typicaly included grenades, ammo clips perhaps some c rations. Once on the ground the straps were often cut off or simply left dangling. Jump trousers also had buttons in the waist to secure trouser suspenders.
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Post by alexpingpong on Apr 10, 2013 20:40:18 GMT -5
Oh I'm talking about German M43's BTW I forgot to mention that earlier, Sorry. xP
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guitarmaster
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Post by guitarmaster on Apr 10, 2013 21:56:08 GMT -5
Well you put the pants on one leg at a time.:-D
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Post by knights52 on Apr 10, 2013 23:51:12 GMT -5
The things at the bottom go under your feet, inside your boots. The two pieces in the back can are for suspenders, as are the buttons on the inside sides. The straps on the sides on the outside are used to tighten the pants.
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Post by alexpingpong on Apr 11, 2013 23:01:56 GMT -5
ahh thank you haha much appreciated :]
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Post by knights52 on Apr 12, 2013 0:21:39 GMT -5
Np
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Post by dom on Apr 12, 2013 11:31:15 GMT -5
When the loops are left alone you can wear a waist belt instead of suspenders.
Dom
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