Historical information

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection.
See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.

Physical description

.1) Brown leather Sam Browne belt fitted with a double clawed brass buckle. A brass stud and leather loop secure the free end of the belt tongue. A pair of brass rings are attached to the top edge of the belt for the attachment of the shoulder strap. A pair of squared “D”rings and a brass flat hook are located on the lower edge of the belt on the left side for the attachment of a sword frog.
.2) Brown leather shoulder strap is attached at the front and rear of the belt by a brass stud and eyelet. Adjustment via a brass buckle.
.3) Brown leather sword frog stitched on both sides with a brass “D” ring attached to the top. A brass post is placed at the centre where the supporting straps meet in a V. Two straps for attaching to the belt have two brass buckles for adjustment.