| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30045.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Leather; Brass; Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Sinai Palestine 1917: The Light Horse Men |
| Maker |
Various |
| Place made | Australia, United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1914-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
1902 Universal Pattern bridle
Description
Brown leather standard issue 1902 Universal Pattern bridle with brass buckles, studs and fittings. The bridlehead only, stamped 'D. MASON & SONS BIRMINGHAM 1918', has steel buckles. Standard issue steel reversible bit stamped 'JOB CRADDOCK & SON 1914', has a smooth mouth piece with low port, and a single link curb chain. The bit is also stamped 'M' for medium size, and has two pairs of reins attached to it.
History / Summary
This is an example of the standard issue bridle that was used by all Australian mounted troops, and drivers of artillery limbers and other horsedrawn transport during the First World War and later.
- Tethering chain : Light Horse units
- Tethering rope : Light Horse units
- 1912 Universal Pattern steel arch saddle : Light Horse and Artillery units
- Pair of saddle wallets : Light Horse units
- Rifle bucket : Light Horse units
- Tethering peg, hobble and rope : Light Horse units
- Gas cape ground sheet : Light Horse units
- Feed bag : Light Horse units
- Canvas water bucket : Light Horse
- Mounted service mess tin, lid and strap