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Shire of Toodyay > Records

RIFLE HOLSTER AND BANDOLIER; LEATHER

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1916

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Overview

a) Rifle holster for mounted soldier in Light Horse Regiment.
b) Brown leather, steam moulded bandolier with brass fittings consisting of one buckle, one D'ring, one O'ring.
Leather has the Govt Broad Arrow with a capital 'A' underneath it punched into the leather.

Historical information

Leather bandolier designed to hang diagonally across body from the left shoulder. A small strap hangs down from the bottom 'triangle' loop and attaches to the waist belt to prevent 'flopping' while riding.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2002.1855a,b

Item type

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Bonney Brisbane

Keywords

Australian Light Horse Regiment

Year

1916

Primary significance criteria

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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