unknown russian belt

[Dete]

Hello,

i am not sure if this is the right area to post it but i ll try my luck.
I ve got this kind of belt together with a russian Sponton from the 18th century.
Has anybody seen this before or no exactly what it is?

Thanks in advance
Detlev

[byterock]

hmm could be for carring a flag perhaps?

[H.W Plainview]

hi there,

this is not my theme but this looks like a "Shoulder belt for the Austrian Infantry" ---Napoleon period.

[peter monahan]

It is a bayonet or sword belt, 18th-19th century. I wear one very similar when I dress as a British infantryman, circa 1812. t would hanf over the right shoulder with the bayonet on the left hip. The Austrian example is meant for a bayonet AND a sword or hatchet, as was common in the 18th century.

You can see an example of a double belt with the bayonet in place here: http://www.militaryheritage.com/fandibelts.htm

Yours is a single, so probably for a bayonet, not a sword.

[Dete]

Hello,

sorry for the late reply.
Thank you very much for your help.

Best regards.
Detlev