British Army Officers Sam Browne Belt
Grading Explained
We sell both new and used military goods.
Used items
Used kit comes directly from military surplus and is graded as follows:
- Super Grade — Unissued or unused condition. The item is like new, but may not include its original packaging.
- Grade 1 — Previously issued and lightly used. Fully functional and ready for immediate use.
- Grade 2 — Heavier signs of use. Still serviceable, but may have visible defects such as small rips, stains, or minor damage to zips or fastenings.
New items
All new stock is sourced from suppliers worldwide and arrives factory-new, usually in original packaging.
it's lineage actually goes quite far back into the victorian era, general sir same browne, a british indian army cavalry officer had lost his left arm during the indian mutiny. left unable to draw his sword he had to take matters into his own hand. creating a new type of belt allowing him to draw only one handed. Comprising of a wide leather belt with brass fittings and a a thin leather cross strap, this would go on to become a mainstay of british officers uniform utilised heavily through the 19th and 20th century. these days it is still used for ceremonial and dress purposes in Britain, but us used widely across the world by military and police forces alike as a long standing and recognisable sign of status and authority
Size Guide:
M - Fits up to 30" waist
L - Fits up to 36" waist
XL - Fits up to 40" waist
XXL - Fits up to 50" waist (does not have cross strap)