where is this sam browne belt and holster from???

[bananamafia]

could anyone help me id the origin and date of this one?

[Jerry B]

Not British army, US police perhaps?

[bananamafia]

Not British army, US police perhaps?

thanks jerry,
The brass screw type fixing for the shoulder strap looks really familiar (pic 3) but I just cant place it.

[Unionjack]

Hmm, certainly not Commonwealth. The prong-less buckle is very distinctive though

[bananamafia]

Any ideas on the holster, that may help narrow it down?

[William1]

I don't know but I think maybe French or Italian. That circle (what I can see of it) stamped inside the holster flap is similar to stamps on French uniforms and equipment. Any joy with the inked-over writing?

[bananamafia]

thanks, no I cant make out any of the writing, the top one inked out looks maybe Russian or eastern European with an "я"??

[SteveR]

Not US.

[Steelhead10]

Hello this is a Greek lieutenants winter Sam Browne Belt from ww2

[bananamafia]

Hello this is a Greek lieutenants winter Sam Browne Belt from ww2

amazing!!! many thanks steelhead, and sorry for the delayed reply!
any ideas on the holster? I cant seem to find any info on greek sidearms circa ww2