British Royal Artillery Stable Belt with Buckle Maker Hobson and Sons

The British Royal Artillery Stable Belt with Buckle, manufactured by Hobson and Sons, is a standard-issue piece of military kit used by personnel serving in the Royal Artillery regiment of the British Army. This belt features the regiment’s traditional colors woven in horizontal stripes, typically red, blue, and yellow, and is constructed from durable woven webbing to provide reliable daily wear. The attached buckle is metal, marked with the Hobson and Sons maker’s details, indicating the belt’s authenticity and origin. Stable belts such as this have been worn by British Army units since the mid-20th century, originally intended for wear in stable dress or barracks settings, and now commonly used as part of regimental dress for informal parade or ceremonial occasions. The item exemplifies British military uniform tradition and reflects its era’s materials and construction practices. This belt is typically adjustable and suited for display or period-correct uniform assembly.