HC Deb 05 October 1939 vol 351 c2099W
Mr. Cary

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that by origin and association as military accoutrement, the Sam Browne belt has become so closely identified with the history of British land forces, he will permit officers to wear a cross-brace to the belt, should they wish to do so?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

With the practical disappearance of the sword, there is no purpose in retaining the cross-brace except in the case of units armed with the sword.