Sam Browne belt

English

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

Etymology

Named after British general Sam 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, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

     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／天地线 (tin¹ dei⁶ sin³)

• Finnish: komentovyö (fi)
• German: Koppel mit Schulterriemen, Koppeltragegestell
• Swedish: ententekoppel (sv) n

See also

• Sam Browne belt on Wikipedia.Wikipedia