Australian Pattern 1915 Leather Equipment tool pouch

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL43195
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Brass, Leather
Maker Commonwealth Government Harness Factory
Place made Australia: Victoria
Date made c 1915 - 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Brown leather tool pouch with extended side sections that fold into the upper body of the pouch, and a flap closing with a broad leather tab and brass post. Two leather keepers are sewn to the back to allow the pouch to be held on a waist belt. The pouch is stamped on the front surface beneath the flap 'AUSTRALIA C.G.H.F. [broad arrow symbol]', together with an 'S' and broad arrow to indicate that it has been officially marked for disposal.

History / Summary

The history of this pouch is unknown.

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