sword belt

a military belt from which a sword may be hung.

Origin of sword belt

First recorded in 1515–25

Mr. Riddle stripped off his coat and waistcoat and ruffles, and his sword-belt, and Mr. Darnley did the same.

The Crossing |Winston Churchill
I was stopped short by the rajah re-buckling his sword-belt, and a minute later he was bending over me.

Gil the Gunner |George Manville Fenn
In her fear lest John might leave her, she unclasped the sword-belt from her waist and snatched the cloak from her shoulders.

Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall |Charles Major
The Marquis' wounded arm was carried in a sling improvised from his companion's sword-belt.

Scaramouche |Rafael Sabatini

Before he put on his hat, he fastened on his sword-belt, which hung on the bedpost; his sword had been removed.

Sleep and Its Derangements |William A. Hammond

sword belt

a belt with a sling or strap for a sword