| Accession Number | REL31162 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Cotton webbing |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Carrier, magazines : Lewis machine gun
Description
A cylindrical cotton, khaki bag designed to hold three, forty seven round, drum magazines for a Lewis machine gun. Carrier comes with two brass swivel fasteners, adjustible carrying strap made from cotton herringbone and two internal cane reinforcing hoops. Stencilled to the outside of the carrier is text which reads 'CARRIER MAGAZINES LEWIS .303IN. M.G. HEDLEY'S PTY LTD 1941'. The carrier is missing two brass eylets and a piece of khaki cotton fabric.
History / Summary
Unknown