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Sam Browne belt

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Sam Browne belt  (sm broun)
n.
A belt having a shoulder strap that runs diagonally across the chest, worn as part of a military or police uniform.
[After Sir Samuel James Browne (1824-1901), British general.]
Sam Browne belt
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a military officer's wide belt supported by a strap passing from the left side of the belt over the right shoulder
[named after Sir Samuel J. Browne (1824-1901), British general, who devised such a belt]
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Noun1.Sam Browne belt - leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder
belt - a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
military uniform - prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers
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1858: Sir Sam Browne, VC, invented the Sam Browne belt to hold his sword and pistol after he had lost one arm in action.
ON THIS DAY IN .. by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Sally, her face pale with grief, watched as her husband's coffin, draped in the Union flag and topped with a wreath, his forage cap, Sam Browne belt, sword, scabbard and medals, was carried into the chapel.
MY HERO; BAND OF BROTHERS by The Mirror (London, England)
1858: Sir Sam Browne, VC, invented the Sam Browne belt to hold his sword and pistol after he had lost one arm in action.
You Say: Stop the Clock; August 21 by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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