I think that's where they would attach a strap that would go across the front, over the shoulder, down the back and attach to the belt in the back, like an old school police Sam Browne belt. Just my guess.

Joe

:D It's been a long while since I've posted anything but if this isn't good enough reason, I don't know what is. I got the Ben Scott bullwhip that I ordered a while back today! AWESOME! When it came, it was like when I received my Wested Raiders! My wife didn't even flip out. He truly does make a gr...