The leather sling that was issued with the MG34 was constructed from two straps with a padded middle section, sewn together at each end. The sling served several purposes. It could be used to carry the MG in the traditional way, suspended over the shoulder, it could act as a carrying handle when split on each side of the gun and joined together at the top under advancement and it could be used as a support when firing the MG from the hip during advancement.
The German name for the sling was simply "Geteilte Trageriemen" (Divided carrying sling). German name for the sling was simply "Geteilte Trageriemen" (Divided carrying sling).
Great condition all stamp marked, 100% original.