Now Viewing: Sam_Browne_beltTag type: General A style of wearing a belt by fitting it over the right shoulder like a bandolier. It is often worn on military and occasionally police_uniforms. It was named after the eponymous 19th century British cavalry officer, who was credited with developing it as a way of effectively drawing his sword after having lost his left arm in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, finding the existing instability of the traditional "frog" clip waist mounting to be an even more severe disadvantage to him. It was generally practical enough that more British officers began to copy it during the Second Boer War, after which point it was subsequently adopted throughout the Commonwealth and by the armed forces and police of other nations through the end of World War II. As swords were phased out of use, it was primarily used for carrying pistols. Today, the original leather belt has largely been phased out of practical use over the potential hazard posed to its wearers, if it should be accidentally caught or grabbed by an assailant. However, breakaway variants have been developed for safer aesthetic use, and the original remains part of some ceremonial dress uniforms. It is not to be confused with the style of wearing two belts in a suspender-like fashion. Pixiv Tag ⚫ サム・ブラウン・ベルト See also ⚫ Shoulder_belt External links - Wikipedia page of the Sam Browne belt: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Browne_belt From danbooru.donmai.us/wiki_pages/sam_browne_belt Other Wiki Information Last updated: 01/15/21 1:07 PM by Hollow_Pieuvre This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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