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  1. SkunkPrince Jan 22, 2021

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    It's easy to find reproduction leather WWI-style straps; David Boettcher is one maker most of us know.

    I was lucky to run across this reproduction strap in 5/8" (16mm):

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    Bought on eBay:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWI-Khaki-...r-JF-STURDY-Buckle-Waltham-Elgin/303825767397Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Instead of sewing, he supplies fabric tape. The clasp is sterling, and admittedly somewhat soft. Had to manipulate the slider to get it to latch.

    But, no one is making this kind of thing, so at least it's an alternative. Spendy but worth it to me.
     
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