A barrel sash, also called a rope-and-barrel sash, is a form of belt traditionally worn by military units known as hussars as well as by bag pipers. It comprises a series of cords which are threaded through tubular metal "barrels" and worn around the waist.[1] The tassels sometimes seen hanging from this garment are the ends of cords which come from around the back of the wearer.[2]
The barrel tubes that comprise the sash are always arranged in three columns, though the number of barrels per column on a given sash may number between three and six.[citation needed]
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- ↑ "Army Dress Regulations (All Ranks)". What Do They Know. 2017. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/393927/response/959300/attach/html/4/ADR%20Part%201%20Introduction%20and%20Glossary.pdf.html.
- ↑ "7th Hussars". BritishEmpire.co.uk. https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyuniforms/britishcavalry/7thhussars1805.htm.
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