Set of Webbing : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Canvas, Cotton webbing, Metal, Nylon, Plastic, Velcro
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1990s
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Set of webbing equipment in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric. There are seven pouches attached to a belt with plastic and metal slide clips and include two Steyr ammunition pouches, two Minimi ammunition pouches, two felt lined water bottle pouches and a compass pouch. The belt is attached to two padded straps which have been joined together with plastic cable ties. The harness has padded shoulder straps. The fabric of the pouches and padded straps is faded and worn.

History / Summary

Worn by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.