WW2 Canadian Army Lee Enfield Sling 1943 Dated C Broad Arrowed

The WW2 Canadian Army Lee Enfield Sling, dated 1943, is an original military issue rifle sling used by Canadian forces during the Second World War. Constructed from durable webbing, this sling features the distinctive “C” broad arrow stamp denoting Canadian government property and wartime production. The 1943 date indicates manufacture during a critical period of conflict, when the Lee Enfield rifle served as the standard-issue infantry weapon. The sling is designed for secure attachment to the Lee Enfield rifle, providing improved portability and ease of handling in the field. Metal end fittings are typically brass, showing utilitarian wartime manufacture. This example offers insight into the standard equipment carried by Canadian soldiers, highlighting both functional design and national military markings. Such slings are regarded as important components of the broader array of personal gear issued to Commonwealth forces and form a key part of preserving authentic military equipment from the era.