Carsten,
I once had a package arrive in Ireland FOUR months after it was posted from the UK.
It may still turn up however unlikely...
Good luck mate,
Anson
Almost a year since this anything was posted in this thread but here's a screenshot from ANH on the Tantive:
Certainly very close to the lid in that guys photo.
Anson
A bit late in the day - the strap appears made from white PVC covered fabric, - the sort of PVC material is used to make fake patent leather shoes and naughty ladies underwear.
The "ribs" have been stitched in.