| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30046 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Brass, Copper, Leather, Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Sinai Palestine 1917: The Light Horse Men |
| Maker |
T Thomasson & Co |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Pattern 1903 - 90 round bandolier : Australian Light Horse
Description
Nine pouch, brown leather ammunition bandolier. The leather band supporting the ammunition pouches is cut in a curve and is in two pieces joined by three steel rivets. Each side has a cut out strip in the centre where the pouches are attached top and bottom by steel and copper rivets. There are four pouches on one side and five on the other. Each pouch has a flap fastened by a brass stud. The length of the bandolier can be adjusted by brass buckles at either end. One end can be further adjusted by a narrow leather strap with a brass stud that is attached to the bandolier on a brass triangle. Bandolier is stamped with manufacturer's details 'T. THOMASSON & Co WORCESTER 1916'.
History / Summary
This type of bandolier was used by Australian light horse units. The horse carried one around its neck and the rider one across the shoulder.