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WW2 Military Police Handcuffs


Johan Willaert
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Johan Willaert

Were MPs in WW2 equipped with handcuffs and if so, which type?

 

If not when were they introduced?

 

The type below, consisting of a double handed chain is often seen in European museums as having been used by WW2 US Army MPs but I'm still looking to see that confirmed...

 

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Johan

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Hi Johan,

We always called those come-alongs. I had regular cuffs as a chaser, but do not think they were marked, but I really do not remember. I did pick up a WW2 set from the wife of a vet that done MP work and they were regular ones also, but with a longer chain. We will have to see what others with more knowledge than I have say.

Terry

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Johan Willaert

We always called those come-alongs.

 

Thanks Terry! Yes, that would be a better descriptive term....

 

Seems these were not uncommon within the German (Military and Secret) Police...

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