Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military and agriculture useLiverpool driving metal horse bitequine, military, agricultural, civilian c1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated gag horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1910, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost during the 19th and 20th centuries for military , agricultural and civilian use Silver plated breaking horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civillian ca1910, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1910 for military, agricultural and civilian use Nickel plated horse bit with chainequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca1910, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost during c1900 for military agricultural and civilian use black painted metal horse bitNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, horse bit

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use c1910Nickel plated snaffle horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civillian ca1910, horse bit, snaffle

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white photograph of light horsemen of 8th Australian Light Horse with horses fully load with campaign kit; in desert setting c.1917.world war one, wwi, aif, light horse, 8th

A Crown Horse brand Home Needle Kit with 48 needles and a threader in a plastic bag. The needles are presented in gold strips attached to a black piece of cardboard.and are labelled as - Darners, Embroidery, Thick Wool Darner, Sharps, Betweens and a Threader. Two needles are missing, - a Bodkin and Mattress. The card has two black horses underneath a black crown at the top.'Crown Horse Home Needle Kit Japan' The types of needles are as listed above.sewing equipment, sewing, sewing needles

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. Silver Cup trophy for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse.20th LH (VMR) / Presented by Major E T Begley VD / For best shot in teh Regiment / Won bymilitary, trophy, 20th, light horse

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. Soldier thought to be J Bell of Wangaratta.Shows horse linesBlack and white photograph of soldier in horse lines.horse, 8th light horse

Lieutenant Des Martin took part in many Anzac Day Marches in Melbourne riding with a small group leading the march.Uncommon post-WWII photograph of a mounted officer of the Light Horse. Has added significance because the uniform is held in the 8th/13th VMR Collection.Coloured photograph with green fibreboard mount of Lieutenant Des Martin of Wodonga in Light Horse uniform on horseback.Officer of the Light Horse c. 1939. The tunic and Sam Browne belt was worn by Lieutenant Des Martin ( pictured ) of Wodonga who served in the 8th Light Horse Regiment in the pre-war militia and the 2/2 Pioneer BattalionAIF during WW11martin des lieutenant, 8th light horse regiment

Photograph of horse drawn school bus, date unknowncaulfield grammar school, schools, buses, carts and wagons, horses

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. This is one of a collection of pewters presented by officers of a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period between the World Wars.Silver plated mug with handle and inscribed on side.20th Australian Light Horse Officer's Mess. Presented by Captain E.R. Dibbs20th, mess, officer, dibbs, light horse

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. This is one of a collection of mugs presented by officers of a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period between the World Wars.Silver plated mug with handle and inscribed on side.20th Australian Light Horse Officers' Mess. Presented by Lieutenant J.S. Christiechristie, mess, 20th, light horse

Chain part of a horse bit imported and sold by Holden and FrostAs imported and sold by Holden and FrostLead curb chain, part of a horse bit equine, chain, military, civilian

Used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. Donated by the family of Fred Christmas.This WW1 item is a reminder of those who took part in that conflict.A pair of dark brown horse leggings. Straps run around outside to a buckle. They are 'Light Horse Brigade" leggings from World War 1.horse-leggings transport ww1 light-horse-brigade

as used on dray and cart horses circa 1900manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather straw filled oval shaped horse collar to fit over horses neck. Two buckles and leather straps on narrow end for fastening collarcollar, horse, agriculture

Second Cavalry Division conducted camp of full time training at Torquay near Geelong Victoria from January to April 1940. One of the regiments attending was 8th Light Horse. This was one of the last large gathering of horsed cavalry in Victoria. The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Images of citizen soldiers from North East Victoria at beginning of world War 2.Collection of six black and white photographs of 8th Light Horse in camp near Geelong, January to April 1940.Shows mounted horsemen,tents and horse lines.training, camp, torquay, cavalry, 8th light horse regiment

FROM 1914 TO 1918 MEMBER OF THE 9TH LIGHT HORSE. THE HAT IS THE SLOUCH TYPE, NOT PLUMED, THE SHOULDER BANDOLIER AND CANE ARE FEATURED.BLACK & WHITE ORIGINAL, OF PTE. E. MATHERSON WEARING 1ST. WORLD WAR UNIFORMMATHERSON PTE. E. MATHERSON 9 LIGHT HORSE.local history, photography, photographs, military

Used on Horse tackle during 1800.s and early 1900's and Imported by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost C1900Brass buckle as used on Horse Bridlesequine military, military, civilian c1900, buckle

Used on Horse tackle during the 19th and 20th century by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brass half buckle used on horse tackleequine agricultural, military, civilian ca1900, buckle

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Framed colour photograph of guidon of 20th Light Horse Regiment20th, light horse, guidon

This brief case was used by the secretary of the Association till its closure in 1980s, when it was passed to the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Collection with other regimental memorabilia. The 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Black leather brief case with two locks and with title embossed on side of flap13th Aust light Horse Regt Association13th, light horse, wwi, wwii, world war one, world war two

A large camp of ligh horse regiments took place near Torquay, Victoria in the early months of World War Two. This was the swan song for horsed light horse, shortly after the Victorian regiments converted to mechanised units.Framed black and white photograph of Light Horse near Torquay Victoria in 1940.light horse, torquay, world war two, wwii

Following Federation a number of companies of Victorian Mounted Rifles were consolidated to form the 8th Light Horse (VMR). In 1912 the regiment was re-titled 16th Light Horse (Indi Light Horse). In 1920 another re-numbering took place with the regiment becoming 8th Light Horse (Indi Light Horse).Badly faded photograph of group of soldiers of 8th Light Horse (VMR) in Violet Town 1906.Violet Town 1906. Sgt W Luscombe left kneelingmilitary, vmr, light horse, violet town, luscombe

Believed to have been worn by Alf Arnott (Alfred John Arnott) Light horse man of LilydaleAustralian Light Horse cavalry bandolier