Military Items
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At Clansman Saddlery, tradition and craftsmanship go hand in hand. We create and restore high-quality leather equipment for both active service and ceremonial use — from belts, slings, and straps to bespoke saddlery and regimental presentation pieces. Each item is made with precision using the finest English leather and solid brass fittings, ensuring durability, authenticity, and pride in every detail.
Below are just a few examples of the military leatherwork we produce at Clansman Saddlery. Each piece reflects the same dedication to traditional craftsmanship, precision, and authenticity — whether for active service, ceremonial display, or restoration. From classic Sam Browne belts to bespoke sword frogs and regimental accessories, every item is handmade to order, using the finest materials and techniques trusted by generations of cavalry and service personnel.
Cavalry Cross Belts
A Quality symbol of rank and tradition
A hallmark of mounted regiments, our Cavalry Cross Belts are crafted from top-grade English bridle leather and lined for comfort and durability. Each belt is cut to order and finished with solid brass or nickel fittings, engraved plates, and optional badge mounts or ornaments to match regimental requirements. The belt can be tailored for ceremonial use, display, or even functional wear for mounted troops or re-enactors.
These belts are made with precision and balance in mind — ensuring they sit correctly across the chest and maintain the correct tension and symmetry when worn over tunics or jackets.
Sword Frogs
Heritage craftsmanship for the modern officer
Our Sword Frogs are designed to complement both traditional and modern military belts. Each frog is shaped and stitched to secure your sword safely while allowing for ease of draw and re-sheathing. Constructed from firm stirrup-butt or bridle leather, every frog is reinforced at stress points and finished to match the belt’s colour, style, and hardware.
We offer multiple designs including officer-style open-top frogs, enclosed service frogs, and custom sizes for sabres and ceremonial swords.
Day Sporrans
Classical tradition and
reliable function
For Scottish regiments and ceremonial wear, our Day Sporrans combine heritage style with quality craftsmanship. Each piece is individually made from premium leather, shaped and assembled by hand, and finished with detailed embossing, tassels, and optional regimental insignia.
Whether you require a full-dress hair sporran for ceremonial parades or a leather day sporran for active wear, our designs balance authenticity with longevity — reflecting both function and tradition.
Rifle Buckets & Carbine Cases
Purpose-built for performance and tradition.
Built for strength, precision, and reliability, our Rifle Buckets and Carbine Cases embody the practical heritage of mounted military and sporting equipment. Designed to protect your firearm while remaining easily accessible on horseback or in the field, each piece is crafted from thick, full-grain harness or stirrup leather — selected for its toughness, weather resistance, and ability to improve with age.
Every case and bucket is individually made to order, ensuring a perfect fit for your rifle, carbine, or sporting firearm. Reinforced stitching, hand-riveted brass fittings, and contoured shaping provide stability and durability in demanding conditions. These pieces can be mounted securely to a saddle or harness using custom straps, allowing for balanced weight distribution and quick release when needed.
We can reproduce traditional cavalry designs, such as those used for Lee-Enfield carbines, or create custom patterns for modern rifles and estate work. Each design honours the legacy of mounted service while meeting the practical needs of today’s riders, gamekeepers, and collectors.
Whether you’re commissioning a historically accurate replica, restoring an heirloom piece, or equipping a working saddle, our rifle buckets and carbine cases are built to last — a perfect balance of heritage craftsmanship and rugged functionality.
Sam Browne Belts
Heritage belts, built with precision and pride.
The Sam Browne Belt is a timeless symbol of British military tradition — instantly recognisable and steeped in heritage. At Clansman Saddlery, each belt is individually cut, hand-dyed, and finished with meticulous attention to detail. We produce both service and ceremonial variants, each featuring fully adjustable shoulder straps, hand-stitched reinforcements, and polished solid brass fittings.
Every belt can be tailored to regimental specifications, with options for dark havana, black, or natural tan leather, and matching brass or nickel hardware. Each piece is burnished, edged, and polished entirely by hand, ensuring a flawless parade-ready appearance that reflects the pride of its wearer.
To complete the set, we also craft matching pistol holders and holsters, designed to integrate seamlessly with your Sam Browne Belt. These are made from the same premium English bridle leather, lined for protection, and shaped precisely to your sidearm for both comfort and security. Whether intended for ceremonial use, historical reproduction, or display, our Sam Browne belts and accessories combine authenticity, durability, and craftsmanship worthy of their legacy.
Lance Furniture & Cavalry Sabretaches
Mounted regalia crafted with authenticity and pride
For mounted regiments and ceremonial display, we produce Lance Buckets, Standards, and Sabretache Sets — combining decorative craftsmanship with historical accuracy and practical design. Each piece is individually made from full-grain English leather, carefully shaped to pattern, and finished with hand-tooling, embossing, and solid brass mountings. The result is equipment that is not only visually striking but built to last in both ceremonial and light field use.
Our sabretaches can be lined in suede or canvas, fitted with adjustable straps, and decorated with regimental insignia, monograms, or bespoke embossing to reflect your unit or personal preference. Lance buckets and standards are similarly handcrafted, designed to attach securely to saddlery while maintaining balanced weight distribution, allowing mounted troops or reenactors to display them safely and elegantly.
Whether used in parades, exhibitions, historical re-enactments, or private collections, these items showcase the finest in traditional British saddlery. Each piece reflects a commitment to heritage, authenticity, and precision craftsmanship, ensuring that every set is both a functional piece of kit and a beautiful display of military tradition.
Military Whips
Crafted for mounted duty, parade, and collections.
Handcrafted from premium English leather, our military whips are designed for precision, durability, and ceremonial style. Each whip features a carefully balanced braided lash and polished handle, making it suitable for mounted duties, parade, or collection.
Whips can be personalised with regimental colours, insignia, or monogramming to suit your regiment or unit, combining practical function with heritage and tradition. Whether used in active service, mounted fieldwork, or as part of a ceremonial display, these whips reflect the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that defines all Clansman Saddlery military leatherwork.
Heritage Pieces
Preserving the legacy of historic military leatherwork.
At Clansman Saddlery, we take pride in producing heritage leather pieces that faithfully reflect historical military designs. Each item — from belts and sabretaches to sword frogs and whips — is crafted using traditional methods and materials, ensuring authenticity in every detail.
These pieces are ideal for collectors, reenactors, museums, or ceremonial display, where historical accuracy is paramount. We work from archival references, regimental patterns, and original examples to reproduce stitching, embossing, hardware, and proportions true to period specifications.
Our heritage pieces are not only visually authentic but also fully functional. Made from premium English bridle leather with solid brass fittings, they withstand handling, mounted use, and display, offering both durability and elegance.
Whether you are looking to replicate a classic cavalry set, restore a period piece, or commission a historically accurate reproduction, Clansman Saddlery combines craftsmanship, expertise, and passion for tradition to deliver leatherwork that honours the past.
Custom Work & Restoration
Every regiment, collector, or re-enactor has different needs — from full ceremonial sets to small restoration jobs. We can match existing pieces, replicate historic patterns, or develop entirely new designs for presentation, film, or functional use.
We proudly work from existing examples or archival images to ensure historical accuracy and faithful reproduction of stitching, materials, and finish.