亚洲网紅露点

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Sam Browne belt

[ sam-broun ]

noun

  1. a sword belt having a supporting strap over the right shoulder, formerly worn by officers in the U.S. Army, now sometimes worn as part of the uniform by police officers, guards, and army officers in other nations.


Sam Browne belt

noun

  1. a military officer's wide belt supported by a strap passing from the left side of the belt over the right shoulder
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of Sam Browne belt1

First recorded in 1910鈥15; named after its inventor, British general Samuel Browne (1824鈥1901)
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of Sam Browne belt1

C20: named after Sir Samuel J. Browne (1824鈥1901), British general, who devised such a belt
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One photo in his collection shows him as a saluting soldier in uniform that included a white ascot and gloves and gleaming Sam Browne belt.

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Every bit of really first-grade leather was taken for officers鈥 boots and for Sam Browne belts.

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The upgraded uniform includes gold stripes on the pants and a Sam Browne belt, its diagonal strap slung from shoulder to hip, in patent leather.

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Then he turned out the lights, took off his tunic, opened his shirt collar, and put the Sam Browne belt with the hidden pockets on the bed beside him.

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The service uniform blouse is sometimes worn with a Sam Browne belt.

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