RARE GENERAL'S BELT

[Mervyn Mitton]

Not a commonly seen item - although worn in Full Dress by Generals and Field Marshalls in the British and Allied Forces. The best place to see one being worn is H.R.H. The Prince Phillip - when wearing his uniform as a Field Marshall. (Now a discontinued rank)

This splendid example belonged to a major general in the Rhodesian army -( now Zimbabwe). In the 18th. century general's wore a folded type sash - made from either silk or, a type of netting - this is the modern decendent.

The belt is beautifully made and of very high quality in both materials and workmanship - I will show the inside and it is clear that it is all hand made.

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]

[ccj]

That's very nice. What's the strap and buckle for on the inside, size adjustment?

[Mervyn Mitton]

I think it has to be - but, what keeps the 'buckle' area central?