ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SAM BROWNE BELT
Named after Sir Samuel J. Browne (1824–1901), British general, who devised such a belt.
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Looking Forward Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the ...
The Sam Browne belt was invented by General Sir Samuel Browne, VC, when he
was a lieutenant colonel serving in India in 1858. During an action, Browne
received two sword cuts; one was across the knee and the other severed his left
arm ...
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Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms
A 1930s office rs ' coat shou-ing the brass hooks at the waist to hold the Sam
Browne belt. Fig. 70-6. Members of Company A, 125th Infantry (Michigan
National Guard) in 1930Two noncommissioned officers wear the high-collar coat,
with ...
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Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army
410 SAM BROWNE BELT References. Rexmond C. Cochrane, The Use of Gas at
St. Mihiel, 1957. James H. Hallas, Squandered Victory, 1995. Edward L. Mater III
SAM BROWNE BELT Named after its designer, General Sam Browne of the ...
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Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken, 2010
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British Infantry Equipments 1808-1908
Clearly something better was needed, and this was found in the Sam Browne belt
. Mention has already been made of Sam Browne and the disability which led to
his invention. The appearance of his harness in the 1860s led to its widespread ...
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Howdunit Book of Police Procedure and Investigation: A Guide ...
Sam Browne belt. The Sam Browne gun belt worn by patrol officers derived its
name from General Sir Sam Browne of the British Army in India. General Browne
designed the heavy leather belt in the late 1800s or early 19005 to help carry the
...
Lieutenant Miles did like one addition to the uniform which was made
immediately on arriving in France — the Sam Browne belt. 'The belt is required',
he wrote home, 'for all officers of the Allied Armies so that the soldiers of all
nations may be ...
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Everyday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
rl 7' - 2-t0ne Ofiicer's Suit Like a real officer's. Dark brown coat has brass color
buttons;2lowerflappedpockets; 2 imitation chest pockets; epaulets. Sam Browne
belt. Tan. fly-front longies; 2 side pockets. Shpg. wt., 2 lbs. 12 02. State size: 4, 5.
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Sword, Lance and Bayonet
It was abolished in November 1901.1 THE “SAM BROWNE” BELT The most
important change in the sword-belt is the equipment universally known as the “
Sam Browne” belt. In days gone by there has been a good deal of controversy as
to the ...
Charles FFoulkes, E.C. Hopkinson, 2013
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The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery
After WWI, the military Sam Browne belt became almost universal issue among
American police. More than 2 inches wide, it much better distributed the weight of
the officer's equipment. The Sam Browne concept included an over-the-shoulder
...
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the rambling boy
The first playthings I can remember were pieces of Dad's cadet uniform: his crossed cannon branch of service pin; his Sam Browne belt; and his marksmanship ... «Bigbendnow, Jun 15»
The Classy Rise of the Trench Coat
The belt, reminiscent of the Sam Browne belt, would have come with D-rings to hook on accessories, such as binoculars, map cases, a sword, or a pistol. «Smithsonian, May 15»
A century since the Lusitania sinking
There'd be lots of work for his factory making Sam Browne belts and gun holsters and the like. When the torpedo struck the force of the explosion threw Clarke ... «Toronto Sun, May 15»
Letters: Redistribution of wealth only breeds resentment among voters
I gather that the wearing of Sam Browne belts – from the positioning of the belt buckle to their being worn indoors – has been the most frequently criticised detail ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»
Kildare designer knows how to make the most of leather
However, it's the structured yet decorative elements of the army uniform that appeal to de Bruir: the Sam Browne belt, the holster and the high class polish. «Irish Times, Nov 14»
Commandant says no to proposed Marine uniform changes
The Sam Browne belt, which is now optional for officers, dates back to 1920 as an ... belts that can be used for official functions," Marine Corps spokesman, Capt. «USA TODAY, Oct 14»
Marines call on CMC to bring back silkies and tattoos
The Marine Corps recently released a survey asking Marines what they think about the Sam Browne belt, brass collar insignias for enlisted, and changes to the ... «Marine Corps Times, Aug 14»
Marine Corps weighs new hair regulations for women
... April 1; making the “Sam Browne belt” a mandatory accessories for officers in dress blue “alphas” and “bravos;” and switching enlisted rank insignia from black ... «Military Times, Aug 14»
Glowing tributes to Garda Supt Eddie MacEoin on his retirement
... Bandon until 1939; his own father Jim joined in 1945 and his uncle and chief superintendent Larry (whose Sam Browne belt Eddie he proudly wore), in 1947. «Southern Star Newspaper, May 14»
11 words and phrases popularized by World War I
A 1915 study by psychologist Charles Samuel Myers, titled "A contribution to the ... Army officers used to wear something called Sam Browne belts in the 19th ... «The Week Magazine, Feb 14»
