Abstract: A handle which includes a ribbon like metal strip, which has a center portion and at each end has a flat end plate. A covering is provided around the strip, which has integral end blocks to engage the strip end plates. The end plates have openings with grommets therein which extend above the end plates. A retainer pin extends through each end plate and into contact with a part of the vehicle or item, the pins nesting in recesses in the end blocks of the covering.