Original Great War British Army Officer's Sam Browne Belt

An original British Officer's Sam Browne Belt in brown leather which is in good condition. This belonged to 15927 Brigadier C H Montague O.B.E. who served with the Royal Tank Corps during the interwar period as well as during WW2 when it had become the Royal Tank regiment. He was the officer commanding 33rd Tank Brigade from December 1942 until March 1944 whilst they were operating Churchill tanks. I have not been able to uncover where he went in 1944 but the family believe he was part of the party which liberated Belsen concentration camp which suggests he was stationed in North West Europe following his transfer and the subsequent landings in France during 1944. 

This pattern of belt was worn by officers throughout the 20th Century. This example is undated but the pattern was used during the Great War, the Second World War and throughout the post-war years. It came with a number of Great War date Sam Browne items and almost certainly dates from the same period. It has had a section let into the belt to allow it to fit a larger waist which would suggest that it was worn over an extended period - quite possibly in both World Wars. 

The belt will fit around a 34" waist with the largest fitting size being 38".

The belt is in good condition as can be seen in the pictures. The leather is in nice condition and all the brass parts are present and in good order. 

A good example of this pattern of belt.   

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'