U.S. adjustable khaki webbing beltBelt, individual equipment LC-1. Size mediumwebbing belt

This belt belonged to a WW1 Australian Anzac who most probably, because of the buttons and badges, served on the Western Front. Records destroyed in 1969 bush fires at Lara means we are unable to determine who owned this in the RSL. The belts is called a 'stable belt' and the one you have acquired is an early example with a leather pocket. It became common in WW1 for both, leather belts (especially that from the 1903 bandolier equipment as worn by those in the Boer War), and stable belts to be used to hold badges collected from fellow soldiers and for that reason it was often known as a 'souvenir belt'. The evolution of the stable belt: It seems that stable belts began to become popular across the Army as a whole around the turn of the 20th century, although they probably originated with the cavalry a little earlier sometime in the 1880s/1890s. All units at that time had horses on their establishment and those soldiers told off to attend them reported for Stable Parade in Stable Dress which consisted of very high waisted and pocket less breeches, or trousers, held up by braces and collarless, woollen flannel shirts with sleeves rolled up. This was to facilitate the rigorous physical effort and flexibility of movement necessary for mucking out and grooming. Braces at that time had no elastic as rubber was expensive, they were made of cotton with no 'give' whatsoever and so soldiers commonly allowed the braces to flop down from the waist so that they could bend over freely. For trousers that fitted loosely (due to the high waist) this meant that they tended to slip down and at first soldiers cinched them in with leather belts. Later on the regimental saddlers began to make belts from the same, plain canvas or wool strapping used for the horses Surcingle and utilising the same double leather strap and buckle arrangement for security (if one strap broke the other would hold and prevent the saddle from coming unseated). One particular feature of these early stable belts was a sewn on (or in) pocket, secured by a stud or clip, within which loose change could be kept, or a pocket watch, as there were no pockets in the breeches. As you might imagine these became very popular as the pocket was useful and the extra breadth afforded by the canvas strapping made them very comfortable. Around about the turn of the 20th century it began to be popular for officers to wear neckties in regimental colours both for sport and less formal, country dress. This habit probably began with the Queens Household troops and Line Cavalry, but quickly spread throughout the Army and it appears as if this use of regimental colours spread to the canvas or wool strapping used to make stable belts. For this reason the stable belts invariably followed the same colour scheme (but not always the same pattern arrangement) of regimental neck ties.This belt is an example of what Australian troops collected when on the Western Front during WW1 and when on leave.Webbing Belt with Badges and Buttons WW1See Mediaarmy, australian army, western front, aif, s.w.ellis, service number 640, 2 m.g.c., buttons, badges, belt, stable belt

Webbing belt as part of uniform and also equipment ww2 eraWide webbing belt, khaki yellow in colour with brass fittings, made of strong cotton webbing, brass buckles , brass tightening keepers, back of belt two brass buckle attachments for attatching basic webbingwebbing, belts, equipment

Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki Pattern 1937 Webbing belt minus its two rear brass buckles. hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) Carrier PLN 2/5 Bn S^ ME Co 1940

Part of the " Kevin John Herdman" No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P. for details of his service record.Blackened webbing belt with brass keepers and brass buckle. Inside of belt is green in colour.webbing, belt, uniform, kevin john herdman

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Blackened waist webbing belt with brass clasp fittings and brass adjustment keepers. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for length adjustment and for the attachment of additional webbing."L.F. Crosswell, 5716029". There are very faint production markings.passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, blackened

Belt belonged to William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Khaki webbing belt with connecting brass buckle. Hand written in dark ink: Signature of Greenman W H, & names/places of theatres of war where he served in the Pacific.webbing belts, eqyuipment

Blackened waist webbing belt with polished brass clasp fittings and brass adjusting keepers. There are additional webbing buckles sewn onto the belt. The belt has been blackened.Very faint markings "521 GRAN ?ED".passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, blackened, equipment

Khaki webbing belt with brass buckles, clasps and brass keepers for length adjustment. At the back of the belt there are two additional brass webbing fittings for attaching basic webbing straps."HALL"passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, equipment

Webbing Belt Black, Brass Clasp. Pattern 37equipment, post 1956, army

Blackened waist webbing belt with brass clasp closure and brass adjustment keepers. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for length adjustment and for the attachment of additional webbing. These inserts have been well used and are showing signs of wear..Very faint markings - "HADDEN".passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, blackened

"Kenneth Clement Norman PROCTOR" VX105215. Enlisted 27/08/1942. Discharged 26/01/1945. Rank Sgt, B Coy 38th Bn.Khaki webbing belt with a trace of green colouring, with brass clasp buckle and brass sliding keepers. At the back of the belt there are two brass webbing attachment points. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for waist adjustment and the attachment of extra webbing."K. PROCTOR VX105215"passchendaele barracks trust, kenneth proctor, webbing belt, equipment

Army green waist webbing belt with a brass clasp buckle and brass sliding keepers. There are two additional brass webbing attachments towards the centre rear of the belt. There are multiple sewn in inserts on the inside of the belt to allow for additional webbing to be attached."C.G.C.F.^ 1988 LARGE"passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, equipment

Owned by 36533 R. F. ThompsonWhite Webbing belt, white coated with brass clasp buckles and keepers, adjustable from the inside.Hand written in black ink: '36533 R. F. THOMPSON'webbing, belts, uniforms

Francis Robert LEONARD SX8804. Enlisted 13/07/1940. Discharged 17/01/1946. Rank Private, 2/166 Aust Workshops.Khaki webbing belt with evidence of green colouring. The belt has brass clasp fittings and brass sliding keepers. On the inside of the belt, the sewn in adjustment points are very worn and have been well used. There are two close additional brass webbing attachment points towards the centre of the belt."SX8804"passchendaele barracks trust, leonard, webbing belt, equipment, ww2

Part of soldiers uniform, possibly national service 1950’s.Black Webbing belt with partial bronze fitting, missing keepers and buckles. Wide woven Cotton belt.Stamped on the back: ‘M- - - 0- / - - - -78 / 2109517’webbing, belts, uniforms

post 1960 webbing belt which is part of the army uniform during Vietnam era and later.Green webbing belt with brass studs, clips and ends. Three studs in belt approximately every 6 cm along length of belt. Four metallic clips along length and hooks for each end.passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt

Military canvas equipment used to carry small items and ammunition during WW2Military equipment made by GMHCanvas webbing belt with brass buckles and clips, with two canvas bags also attached by brass clip and bucklke.GMH 1943 D -D Inside lid of each bagmilitary, equipment

general purpose military beltmanufactured and sold by General Motors HoldenArmy green webbing belt with brass clip on front two brass buckles on the back from which pieces can be attached military, canvas, belt

Possibly William Ernest BRIDDICK NX50155. Enlisted 20.6.1940. Discharged 18.12.1945.Belt webbing, was khaki in colour but has since been blackened, the brass fittings are in poor order."NX50155". Mixed blackened out markings, "...IP?"passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt, equipment, uniform