| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29984 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Maker |
D Mason & Sons Ltd, Walsall |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1904 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 Army organisation period 1903-1912 |
Pattern 1903 five-pocket leather bandolier
Description
Five pocket, British 1903 pattern, brown leather cartridge bandolier. This pattern of bandolier was worn as part of the basic equipment of the Australian infantryman from 1903 until 1941. During the 1914-1918 war it was also worn by units such as the Royal Australian Artillery and the Australian Army Service Corps. The bandolier is marked on the back 'T TENNANT N108172'.
History / Summary
Associated with Sapper N108172 Thomas Tennant who served with the Fortress Engineers until his discharge in March 1942.