{"product_id":"original-us-army-m44-suspenders","title":"Original US Army M44 Suspenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are original US Army M44 Suspenders issued during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLate-War Combat Engineering\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in late 1944, these \u003cb\u003eM-1944 Combat Suspenders\u003c\/b\u003e were engineered to replace the earlier M1936 model. Made in the darker \u003cb\u003eOlive Drab No. 7 (OD7)\u003c\/b\u003e cotton webbing, they matched the US Army's shift to camouflage-friendly tones. They feature integrated \u003cb\u003epadded shoulder straps\u003c\/b\u003e to spread the weight of heavy ammunition belts, preventing painful chafing during active movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVersatile Field Attachment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike previous gear, these suspenders have flat \u003cb\u003ecanvas keepers\u003c\/b\u003e on the shoulders to attach the M-1944 combat field pack directly, removing the need for extra straps. The \u003cb\u003eblackened steel adjusters\u003c\/b\u003e and wire snap hooks clip securely into standard US cartridge or pistol belts. This rigid steel hardware ensures a secure carry that will not slip under heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModern Utility and Bushcraft\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor outdoor enthusiasts, bushcrafters, and reenactors, these \u003cb\u003eoriginal surplus\u003c\/b\u003e suspenders offer unrivalled utility. The heavy cotton webbing does not stretch like elastic, providing reliable support for heavy tool pouches or winter trousers. These used, like-new surplus pieces are stenciled with the historical \u003cb\u003eU.S. stamp\u003c\/b\u003e and Champion Canvas Supplies maker mark from 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your late-war US army combat kit or add reliable load-bearing support to your bushcraft belt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55778985640321,"sku":"SKU8908K","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/172d45cc4fefc8f4c38569b87dfef621.webp?v=1780952188","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-army-m44-suspenders","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}