U.S. Military Police (MP) Black Leather Shoulder Cross Strap with Holster Attachment Hand Select:Yes All are missing one or

All are missing one or both of the original shell mounted chin strap bales

Given that the Patchett/Sterling can use straight Sten submachine gun magazines as well as the curved Sterling design

and trade within the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Exact date of manufacture unknown

Sadly very few survived

U.S. Military Police (MP) Black Leather Shoulder Cross Strap with Holster Attachment Hand Select:Yes All are missing one orOriginal Item: Manufactured just after WW2 these are the quality black leather (or bown leather stained back) "over the shoulder" cross strap which attached to the leather Hip Holster mounting belt loop which also acts as a waist belt loop. In effect this allows the hip holster to hang somewhat lower on the hip and is supported not only by the waist belt but also the shoulder sling. "U. S." marked on front together with Manufacturer's name and late