A belt or sash worn diagonally across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip, often part of military or formal dress.
Compound from 'cross' + 'belt,' originating in military uniform terminology. Popularized in 17th-century European armies.
Military crossbelts served a practical purpose—they distributed the weight of ammunition and weapons evenly, but they became so visually impressive that they're now just formal decoration!
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