Military Issued LC-2 style Y-type suspenders are a part of the ALICE system. Grade 2 The All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment that was adopted as United States Army Standard in the early 1980's. As they are designed for use with the LC-2 belt their fully adjustable straps can be attached to belt on four points with self closing hooks. Additionally left and right chest portion has D-rings for attachment of other ALICE gear such as pouches or other accessories.The LC-II Y Suspender is used by soldiers all over the world to help carry the weighted down pistol belt and butt pack. The LC-II Suspender has thick shoulder padding. The US Government LC-II Suspenders are made of 1000 Denier. Grade 1: Excellent to New/Unissued – Military Surplus products are US Government Issued products and are rated in excellent to new/un-issued condition. These products may be outside of original manufacturer's packaging but they will show minimal or no signs of wear.Grade 2: Good to Very Good – Products may have been previously used and light pilling may be present but they retain 100% of their original functionality. Products have no staining, no holes or tears all snap work and checked by us. All working order. Grade 3: Fair to Serviceable - Due to wear and laundering products may not be as thick as when originally issued but are still in serviceable condition. Products may have small imperfections but all snags/tears/burns/seams will be less than 1" in size.