L1A1 SLR Rifle Sling

Accession Number REL35425
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm accessory
Physical description Brass, Canvas, Paint
Maker Small Arms Factory, Lithgow
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow
Date made c 1970
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1960-1969
Period 1990-1999
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
Description

L1A1 SLR rifle sling made from canvas and painted matt black. The sling has a brass buckle at each end. There are no markings.

History / Summary

L1A1 SLR rifle sling issued to Australian Army units with the L1A1 rifle.