WW1 British BEF Named Officer’s Sam Browne With Holster H.E. Broadbent 9th Lincolnshire Regiment

This WW1 British BEF Named Officer’s Sam Browne with Holster belonged to H.E. Broadbent of the 9th Lincolnshire Regiment. The Sam Browne belt, originally developed in the 19th century, was standard issue for British officers during the First World War. The set includes the characteristic wide leather belt with supporting shoulder strap and a matching leather holster, both designed for practical use in the field. The leather is typical of period manufacture, displaying appropriate age and patina. The belt bears the name of H.E. Broadbent, providing a direct link to its original owner and the 9th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, a unit that served with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) during key actions in France and Flanders. This piece represents the standard-issue officer’s equipment from the era and offers documented personal provenance, contributing to its historical significance. No reproductions or post-war alterations are present.