sabretache /ˈsābərˌtaSH, ˈseɪbərˌtæʃ
/ ▸ noun historical a flat satchel on long straps worn by some cavalry and horse artillery officers from the left of the waist-belt.
– ORIGIN early 19th century : from French, from German Säbeltasche, from Säbel ‘saber’ + Tasche ‘pocket’.