British Early 1900s Black Patent Leather Company Sword Belt with Hangers Hand Select:Yes a Screw Driver and a

a Screw Driver and a Marlin Spike for use in knot tying and untying

Original Item: Complete with Carry Handle and Regulator

Now withdrawn from Government sale

Length: 14

Conditions were such that the lower leg (calf) still needed added protection so the British had introduced "Puttees" which in effect was a large bandage that wrapped from just below the knee to the ankle hence protecting the trousers from mud and wear

British Early 1900s Black Patent Leather Company Sword Belt with Hangers Hand Select:Yes a Screw Driver and aOriginal Item: Standard infantry leather equipment at the close of the 19th century was either buff white or brown. Only Rifle Companies wore BLACK leather equipment. These are original turn of the century British black leather Sword Belts with S buckles (serpents), complete with two hanging straps and hook to hold the sword at waist level. NOTE Very rare, we have only a very few available. Offered in fair condition. This is a 100+ year old item. The