Stable belt uppermost as worn. Many of these belts are still worn by sub-units. These stable belts may still be worn by sub-units. Stable belt A stable belt is an item of uniform used in the armed forces of Denmark, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. Gymnastic belts are similar coloured belts used in Brazil and Lebanon. The stable belt originates from when cavalrymen would place the surcingle around the waist when cleaning the stables and tending to their horses. In the 1950s they spread to all branches of the armed forces, adding a splash of colour and individuality to the
Webbed belt Webbed belt A webbed belt, military belt or skater belt is a type of belt distinguished by its belt buckle design and lack of holes in the cord, which is usually found in other belts where a pin is used as the fastening mechanism in the belt buckle. The design of the belt buckle is usually a hollow metal rectangular box through which the cloth cord passes through, when fastened, a pin with the length equal to the width of the cord is pushed up from a groove and stops the cloth by increasing the amount of friction needed to