WW2 British Pattern 37 Cross Straps Left and Right

The WW2 British Pattern 37 Cross Straps Left and Right are components of the British Pattern 1937 Web Equipment, standard issue for British and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. Designed as part of a modular load-bearing system, these cross straps attach to the P37 waist belt and shoulder braces, helping to distribute the weight of personal equipment evenly across the wearer’s torso. Constructed from durable webbing material in khaki or green, each strap features brass fittings for secure attachment and adjustment. The design enables flexibility for carrying various pouches, packs, and other field gear. These cross straps were typically issued as matched pairs—left and right—identified by the orientation of their buckles and attachment points. Widely used by infantry, artillery, and support units, the Pattern 37 cross straps are representative of British military webbing systems of the era and remain of interest to collectors and historians of twentieth-century military equipment.