Sam Browne belt

Sam Browne belt

English

US General John J. Pershing wearing a Sam Browne belt.

Etymology

After General Sir Samuel James Browne, who wore such a belt after losing an arm in battle.

Noun

Sam Browne belt (plural Sam Browne belts)

1. A wide military belt, usually leather, supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder.
   • 1987, Hope and Glory:

     You see that? The moths haven't got this, then. - You kept the old Sam Browne all these years? - Certainly. - And kept it polished. Might come in useful.

Translations

belt supported by a strap

Chinese: Cantonese: 天地線 (tin1 dei6 sin3) Finnish: komentovyö (fi) German: Koppel mit Schulterriemen, Koppeltragegestell Swedish: ententekoppel (sv) n

See also

• Sam Browne belt on Wikipedia.Wikipedia