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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Sam Browne Leather Shoulder Strap

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Overview

Two different lengths.
Mens brown leather shoulder strap (would be attached to a Sam Brown belt).

Historical information

The Sam Browne belt was designed by Captain Sam Browne VC, who lost his left arm in action during the Indian Mutiny. He designed a belt that allowed him to draw his sword with only his right arm.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.65

Item type

Objects

Uniforms

Themes

Buildings > Military

Material

Brass

Leather

Inscriptions and markings

"Australia"

Keywords

Clothing Accessories

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Saturday, 19 April, 2025

Completeness

83

Busselton Historical Society

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An example of how the shoulder strap would have been worn (and attached to a Sam Browne belt)

Two straps

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