Unknown Cloth Strap

[badger123]

I won a couple of lots at a recent auction and mixed in with a load of 84th Foot and Y&L buttons was this cloth strap.

Looks just like a random bit of strap with a buckle on it but I can't help but feel I've seen this type of thing before but no idea where.

Its a very old, well made woven piece of herring bone cloth with very faded red edging down either edge. The strap is 90cm (35inch) long and has a metal buckle.

I can see that there would be thousands of bits of straps made for all sorts of purposes in the military but this seems a little too well made for general purpose and I suspect it was used as part of a uniform rather than equipment.

Any ideas anyone?

Ivan

[54Bty]

Possibly for a "Document Box", I have used many of them, but in white. Also used on Manila file folders.

Marc

[Chacal]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

Possibly for a "Document Box", I have used many of then, but in white. Also used on Manila file folders.

Marc

I agree with Marc, a strap for holding documents together, I remember my mother bringing similar home from her office for me to play with.

Graham

[badger123]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

Possibly for a "Document Box", I have used many of then, but in white. Also used on Manila file folders.

Marc

Well thats an answer I didn't expect Marc, thanks! Are they normally as elaborate or well made as this?

Ivan

[54Bty]

Originally Posted by badger123

Are they normally as elaborate or well made as this?
Ivan

More modern ones are white and have a two pin buckle. If I can dig one out I will post a picture.

Marc

[badger123]

Fantastic replies all and it seems you've nailed it.

As I posted the original request, I also asked a mate of mine if he knew what it was.

He happens to be a retired solicitor and said they used them all the time for holding documents together.

You live and learn....