Luftwaffe Breadbag Strap

This is an authentic WWII-era Luftwaffe breadbag strap, originally issued to German air force personnel. These straps were essential pieces of field gear used to carry the standard breadbag (Brotbeutel) — a vital utility bag that contained a soldier’s daily essentials such as food, cleaning kit, and personal items.

Item Features:

Material: Heavy-duty dark blue-gray canvas, consistent with Luftwaffe field gear standards. Construction: Reinforced with stitched brown leather ends for durability. Hardware: Features original metal hooks with patina and wear consistent with age and use. Stitching: Period-correct white cotton stitching, intact and functional.

Historical Background:

The breadbag strap was a multipurpose carrying tool, often slung over the shoulder or clipped to the belt. In Luftwaffe service, it accompanied both flight crews and ground troops. Unlike Wehrmacht green models, Luftwaffe variants were typically produced in a blued or slate-gray fabric, matching other uniform items of the air force.

These straps were also used to secure gear such as:

• Mess kits
• Canteens
• Entrenching tools
  
  

Condition:

Good, service-used condition with signs of field wear. Leather is supple but shows age-related cracking. Metal hooks are solid with worn black finish. Canvas is structurally sound.