| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30045.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Leather; Steel; Brass; Felt |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Sinai Palestine 1917: The Light Horse Men |
| Maker |
Various |
| Place made | Australia, United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1915-1930 |
| Conflict |
Period 1920-1929 First World War, 1914-1918 |
1912 Universal Pattern steel arch saddle : Light Horse and Artillery units
Description
1912 Universal Pattern steel arch brown leather saddle complete with surcingle, double buckle folded leather girth, stirrup leathers, two bar steel stirrup irons stamped 'H.V. McKAY 1915 (broad arrow) STEEL', a beechwood tree made in England and stamped 'GHO 1915 3', and leather and khaki felt numnah panels. The 'V' attachment is stamped 'C.G.H.F. (broad arrow) A.F.A. 29', indicating that leather components of the saddle were made by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory in 1929.
History / Summary
Standard issue saddle used by British and Australian mounted, artillery and transport units from 1912 until 1941.