Sam browne belt
Category
Costume
Date
1922 - 1952
Materials
Leather, metal.
Measurements
1250 x 1060 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604845.5
Summary
A man's leather service belt for the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Ulster Special Constabulary), part of a uniform, in the traditional service "Sam Browne" style. The belt is made from dark brown leather and is in two connected parts; the main body of the belt which attaches around the waist along with an additional cross-body strap. All fastenings are in silver coloured metal and there is a small amount of decorative stitching on the belt, centre front.
Provenance
Gift of Lt Colonel R.W.H.Scott