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Stable Belts & Corps Belts in the Australian & NZ Armies |
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The
stable belt has never seen much service in the Australian Army. It is an
item of uniform much more often seen in the British, New Zealand and
Canadian Armies.
The basic idea harks back to the days when horses were the only form of transport. Today it's use is strictly ceremonial. The colours used and the way those colours are arranged indicate the Corps, Regiment or Battalion. Photos above; Stable belt of The Royal Australian Regiment. Photo left; Belt buckle of the RAR Stable belt. |
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Queensland University Regiment |
Stable belt of the RACMP |
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| 1st Armoured Division | Royal Australian Artillery |
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| Stable belt of the Royal Australian Signals Corps. Note the absence of a ceremonial buckle. | Royal Australian Army Catering Corps belt buckle |
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Buckle
of the Pacific Islands Regiment uniform leather belt.
This is not technically a "stable belt" but is included here for its interest sake. |
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Whilst not a stable belt I have included this for its' interest sake. It is the ceremonial belt worn by Australia's Federation Guard |
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Stable belt of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC). |
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Regimental Stable Belt (New Zealand version) The Regimental stable belt is an aspect of dress which was adopted from the British Army. The distinctive patterns and colours enable the observer to note, at a glance, the wearers Regiment (or in the New Zealand Army’s case, Battalion).
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