{"product_id":"original-british-army-l-straps","title":"British Army 37 Pattern L-Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are original British Army 37 Pattern L-straps issued for field load-carrying webbing sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Design \u0026amp; Purpose\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced under \u003cb\u003eList of Changes §B1623 in 1938\u003c\/b\u003e, these shoulder straps converted the standard 37 Pattern haversack and large pack into a practical backpack. Issued in handed \u003cb\u003eleft and right pairs\u003c\/b\u003e, they supported soldiers in marching and battle order across global wartime theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eField Hardware \u0026amp; Modular Attachment\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach strap features a wide \u003cb\u003e2-inch shoulder section\u003c\/b\u003e tapering to 1-inch webbing with protective brass chapes. The integral brass hooks secure directly to tabs on the basic ammunition pouches, balancing pack weight across the torso while removable buckles anchor to the pack base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSurplus Character \u0026amp; Modern Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoven from durable \u003cb\u003ecotton canvas\u003c\/b\u003e, these original surplus straps remain in functional Grade 1 condition. They may display period maker stamps, soldier markings, or minor brass patina. Ideal for completing authentic historical webbing or rigging vintage canvas bags for bushcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit a genuine pair of British Army 37 Pattern L-straps to your haversack to complete your original wartime webbing rig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original WW2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485615767937,"sku":"SKU1266E","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/1_-_original_british_army_l_straps_pair_with_buckle_-_sku1266e_7748cb35-92c9-4731-b297-56d403561c3e.jpg?v=1775031059","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-army-l-straps","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}