Royal Engineers (RE) Stable Belt – Leather Strap & Buckle (Grade A)
Military Clothing Size Guide (Click to Expand)
Military clothing sizes are listed as Height / Chest (for jackets and smocks) or Height / Waist (for trousers).
Example: 180/96 fits someone around 5'11" tall with a 38" chest.
| NATO Size (Label) | Approx Height | Chest / Waist (in) | Generic Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 / 88 | 5'3"–5'5" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 88 | 5'7"–5'9" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 96 | 5'7"–5'9" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 96 | 5'10"–5'11" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 104 | 5'10"–5'11" | 40–41" | Large (L) |
| 190 / 96 | 6'2" | 37–38" | Medium (M) Tall |
| 190 / 104 | 6'2" | 40–41" | Large (L) Tall |
| 180 / 112 | 5'11" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) |
| 190 / 112 | 6'2" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) Tall |
| 200 / 120 | 6'4"+ | 46–48" | 2X-Large (2XL) |
⚙️ Sizing Tips
- The first number is your height in cm.
- The second number is your chest or waist in cm.
- Military gear is usually cut roomy for layering and movement.
- If you’re between sizes, go down for a closer fit or up for layering.
- Example: 5'11" tall with 40" chest → 180/104 (Large).
Royal Engineers (RE) Stable Belt – Leather Strap & Buckle (Grade A)
Traditional Sapper Design | Official Corps Colours | Grade A Surplus
The Classic Choice for the Corps
The Royal Engineers Stable Belt is an essential piece of regimental identity, and this version features the traditional leather strap-and-buckle closure. Often preferred for its heritage look and low-profile fit, this belt is a staple for the "Sappers."
Sourced as Grade A Surplus, these belts have been issued but remain in top-tier condition. They offer the perfect balance of authentic military history and professional presentation, making them ideal for serving personnel, veterans, and collectors.
Key Features & Technical Specs
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Official Corps Pattern: Woven in the authentic Royal Engineers blue and red horizontal stripes using high-tenacity, fade-resistant webbing.
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Traditional Leather Fastening: Features a high-quality leather twin-strap and buckle system. This traditional closure provides a secure, adjustable fit that sits comfortably and flat against the waist.
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Service-Ready Durability: The heavy-duty webbing is engineered to resist "rolling" and stretching, maintaining a sharp silhouette throughout the day.
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Regulation Standard: Built to the exact specifications required for British Army "Working Dress" and barracks use.
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Universal Fit: Fully adjustable via the leather straps to ensure a precise fit over standard combat trousers.
Condition Note: Grade A (Excellent Used)
Our Grade A stock is hand-selected to ensure it meets a high standard of inspection. While these have seen military service, they are in superior condition:
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Webbing: Vibrant, clean, and structurally sound with minimal signs of wear.
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Leather: The straps are supple, strong, and well-maintained—no cracking or dry rot.
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Hardware: The buckles are fully functional and free from heavy scratching or rust.
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Heritage Marks: As genuine issued surplus, some belts may feature a soldier’s name or service number on the interior, confirming its authentic history in the Corps.
Ideal For:
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Serving Sappers: A reliable, traditional alternative to the chrome-buckle version for daily barracks duty.
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Veterans & REA Members: An authentic, "old-school" piece of kit for Remembrance Sunday and regimental gatherings.
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Militaria Collectors: A pristine example of the classic Royal Engineers dress belt.
Domestic Shipping
We mainly use Royal mail 48 for items under 1kg and DPD for items over this weight. We may change this at any time dependant on service availability and destination.
We send out the majority of orders the same day of receiving upto 1pm
We also offer an express shipping service which ensures your delivery is prioritised for delivery as quick as possible and usually delivered the next working day.
We do offer Saturday delivery and timed delivery but prices are on application.
For US and Canada we mainly use Fedex priority and deliveries are usually recieved within 2 to 5 days
For EU deliveries we mainly use DPD by road and usually takes from 3 to 7 days, your parcels are not necessarily delivered by DPD in your county and the parcel may be passed to your countries nominated carrier.
Rest of the World, we have availability with all the major carriers and each is nominated dependant on the best service for the receivers destination.
If you can not get an automated shipping quote please contact us for a spot shipping quote.
If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.
You have 7 calendar days to contact us and arrange for the item to be returned which will be received by us no longer than 30 days from initial order. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused (if applicable) and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging (if applicable).
There is a £3.99 charge to use our returns facility. (UK domestic only)
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When sending items back please ensure that the proof of purchase (or copy) is within the package with any instructions if applicable.
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund or exchange and if applicable we will initiate a refund via your original method of payment.
If you opt for an exchange we will contact you for further postage costs. (price dependant on weight/destination).
If applicable you will receive the credit within 7 days, depending on your card issuer's policies. Contact Us If you have any questions on how to return your item to us.