This is a British military surplus blanket strap dated 1917, 36 inches long, and described by the supplier as unissued and in excellent condition. It is a plain piece of dated kit, the sort of strap made to bind a rolled blanket to a pack or carry it slung, and the 1917 marking is what sets it apart from undated surplus.

Unissued straps with a date stamp are the kind of small militaria that fills out a display around a rifle, helmet or pack, and a Utah collector of British equipment will find the 1917 marking and the clean condition the main draw. It also suits a reenactor or a living-history display that needs a correct period strap rather than a reproduction. At 36 inches it is a full-length strap, so measure it against the blanket roll or pack you plan to use it with.

Key features

• British military surplus, dated 1917
• 36 inches long
• Unissued, excellent condition
• Militaria, sold as used

The strap ships straight to your door in Utah; no dealer step applies.