Sam Browne belt: Meaning and Definition of

Sam' Browne' belt"

Pronunciation: (sam' broun'), [key]
  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.
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