Belts

in the army are of different sorts, and for various purposes, viz. Sword - Belt , a leathern strap in which a sword hangs. Shoulder - Belt , a leathern belt, which goes over the shoulder, and to which the pouch is fixed. It is made of stout leather. See Pouch . Shoulder - Belts for the light cavalry and dragoons, 2¹⁄₂ inches broad. Regiments that have buff waistcoats, usually have buff-coloured accoutrements, and those which have white waistcoats, wear white. Waist - Belts , are 1³⁄₄ inches; to have buckles or clasps.