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City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Captain J.H. Mount
... Ballarat Troop (Light Horse)...Captain J.H. Mount, Commander Ballarat Troop (Light Horse.... Captain J.H. Mount, Commander Ballarat Troop (Light Horse) circa ...Captain J.H. Mount, Commander Ballarat Troop (Light Horse) circa 1870. costume, j.h. mount, ballarat troop (light horse), military, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - puggaree, 1912 circa
... light horse...Seven fold puggaree with white band denoting Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...A puggaree, usually of pleated cloth, has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914-1918) it was frequently a plain woollen band made from puttee material. Different coloured bands denoting Corps were incorporated into the puggaree worn by militia units shortly before WWI and again in the period between the wars. The word puggaree comes from Hindi meaning turban and is thought to have referred to a piece of cloth worn on the British officer’s sun helmet to protect his neck from the sun.Good example of distinctive headwear worn by light horse soldiers.Seven fold puggaree with white band denoting Light Horse of the pre WWI (1914-1918) period and possible for a time following the war until superseded by the red band.puggaree, headwear, light horse, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Worsley 8LH
... light horse... to 3452 Trooper Frederick William Worsley 8th Light Horse Regiment.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Shield shaped wooden plaque with British War Medal awarded to 3452 Trooper Frederick William Worsley 8th Light Horse Regiment and a paper label giving details.WWI BWM to 3452 Pte / Frederick William Worsley / 8th LH Regt AIF / (enl 14/9/17 RTA 26/1/19)wwi, worlsd war one, 8th, light horse, medal, bwm -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Dancing devils
... light horse...The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves to be the 'Devil's Own' owing to their number 13 designation, consequently when in Egypt in 1915 they commissioned local metal workers to produce unofficial hat and lapel badges. The 13th 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 Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, it was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Fabric covered board with Dancing Devil hat badge and two lapel badges attached, also a paper label. The attached label relates to a previous display when the badges were displayed alongside a uniform.world war one, wwi, 13th, light horse, badge, devil -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Video tape, Lt Col Don Keyes, In the desert we have written our names, 1996
... light horse... the Australian Light Horse from its origins in the Boer War through...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Video tape, 106 minutes Comprising Part 1: Saving the Suez, Part 2: A Dash Through the Desert. The story traces the Australian Light Horse from its origins in the Boer War through to the end of the Great War. Featuring Mark Lee from the film "Gallipoli" as presenter. video, light horse, video, light horse -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Memorabilia - Trophy, NLT 1977
... 4th light horse... wreath "Presented by the 4th Light Horse Regt 1st AIF Association... Light Horse Regt." Object is property of the Regiment. It has ...Object is property of the Regiment. It has been catalogued by the Unit History Room to provide a record of it.Cast metal 230 mm high statuette of a mounted Australian Lighthorseman on a solid wooden base, dark brown varnish finishUnderneath: "4/19 PWLH Challenge Cup" 47 x 20 mm plaque affixed to front:"LCPL B DAWSON 8225381 4-Section 2013" On front of mounting block, 100 mm circular metal plaque surrounded by laurel wreath "Presented by the 4th Light Horse Regt 1st AIF Association to the 4th-19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regt."statuette, 4th light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th...Photograph of Warrant Officer of 8th Light Horse on horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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.Photograph of Warrant Officer of 8th Light Horse on horse -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, Tpr George Binnie, abt 1915
... Framed b&w studio photo of Trooper George Binnie, 4th Light...4th Light Horse Regiment 1914 - 1919 Tpr George Binnie...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Framed b&w studio photo of Trooper George Binnie, 4th Light Horse Regiment4th Light Horse Regiment 1914 - 1919 Tpr George Binnie Enlisted 18 AUG 1914 RTA 1 NOV 1918 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Freedom City Fitzroy
... prince of wales light horse...Fitzroy grant Freedom of City to 4/19 Prince of Wales Light.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Fitzroy grant Freedom of City to 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse RegimentCard cover with 8 inner pages being program for Freedom of City of Fitzroy, 3 May 1992.military, prince of wales light horse, fitzroy, freedom -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Horse shoe wallet
... light horse...Part of the saddle equipment of a Light Horse Trooper.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Part of the saddle equipment of a Light Horse Trooper. the loop and strap on side was to secure a sword.Leather wallet holding two horse shoes. Manufactured by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory (CGHF) Groom Street Clifton Hill Victoria.CGHF / 337horseshoe, wallet, light horse -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Military Medal, GvR, 3065 Tpr P.C. Jones, c1917
... 2nd light horse regiment...Awarded to 3065 Tpr P (Percy) C. Jones 2nd Light Horse... ' Awarded to 3065 Tpr P (Percy) C. Jones 2nd Light Horse Regiment ...Awarded to 3065 Tpr P (Percy) C. Jones 2nd Light Horse RegimentA circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R ' Diameter - 36 mmObverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R 'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd light horse regiment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Charles Frederick Marshall 1917, 02/05/1917
... , captioned "May 2nd 1917. Charles F Marshall. 8th Light Horse Seymour"..."May 2nd 1917. Charles F Marshall. 8th Light Horse Seymour".... "May 2nd 1917. Charles F Marshall. 8th Light Horse Seymour ...This photograph shows Charles Marshall in uniform, captioned "May 2nd 1917. Charles F Marshall. 8th Light Horse Seymour"Digital copy of black and white photograph. "May 2nd 1917. Charles F Marshall. 8th Light Horse Seymour"charles marshall, world war 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Heritage Troop
... light horse...The Light Horse Troop provided escort to VIPs, mounted.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The Light Horse Troop provided escort to VIPs, mounted drill display and tent pegging display.‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Three colour photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop preparing to participate in Bicentenial celebrations at Wodonga 2 January 1988.Troop members are : Captain Robert Morrison, Corporals Nigel Morris, Shane Welch, E. Touzel, Lance Corporal Russell Walsh, Troopers Adrian Younger and Chris Ellison.light horse, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Sculpture - Hussar figurine
... 20th light horse... with 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment [date... with 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment [date ...The British Army 14th/20th King's Hussars was affiliated with 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment [date ?] . This affiliation carried over to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 and is now maintained in the affiliation of the Queens Royal Hussars and 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse following various amalgamations and linkings.Rare example of a gift between British and Australian regiments.Metal figurine on a turned wooded base depicting an hussar. Wraparound inscribed plaque on base."Presented to 8th/13th Victoria (sic) Mounted Rifles by all ranks 14th/20th King's Hussars on the occasion of the presentation of our new Guidon / 12 June 1982"20th light horse, 8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, queens royal hussars, 14th/20th king's hussars -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Miniature Guidon, 2017
... Light Horse Regiment. Wood frame with glass front..../19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. This new Guidon...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...See inscriptionSee inscriptionFramed miniature guidon of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Wood frame with glass front.Certificate on back of frame - "On the 10 October 2006, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy, AO, then Chief of the Army, authorised the commencement of work for the procurement of a new Guidon for the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. This new Guidon is historically significant being be (sic) the first single Guidon for a linked unit of the Australian Army. The Guidon proudly shows the unit Colour Patches, Battle and Theatre Honours of: 4th Light Horse Regiment 8th Light Horse Regiment 13th Light Horse Regiment 17th Light Horse Regiment 19th Light Horse Regiment 20th Light Horse Regiment 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment 2nd/4th Armoured Regiment The Guidon was formally presented to the Regiment by His Excellency, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove. AK, MC, (Retd) during a parade held at Puckapunyal on the 26 November 2016. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel John Molnar Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 Russell Earl The makers of the Guidon, Spear of Fame Pty. Ltd., developed this limited edition miniature in conjunction with the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment for all members past and present to commemorate this occaison Certified by (signature) 62/250 Spear of Fame Pty Ltd 6 King Street, Blackburn. Ph 03 98771111 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Helmet, 1914 circa
... 8th light horse regiment... Borthwick 8th Light Horse Regiment in the charge at the Nek.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This helmet was worn by Regt No 529 Trooper Alexander Hay Borthwick 8th Light Horse Regiment in the charge at the Nek, Gallipoli, on 7 August 1915. Borthwick was wounded in the charge but remained on duty. Following Gallipoli, Borthwick went on to serve with the 8th Light Horse in Sinai. He was wounded on a second occasion and lost his right arm.A rare object, well provenance, and of major significance to Australian Armoured Corps in general and 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment in particular, being the custodian of the traditions of the 8th Light Horse Regiment through its linking with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. The helmet is displayed at the annual Nek Dinner held by the 4th/19 PWLH Regiment.Stiffened khaki coloured cloth helmet with folded puggaree. Stains on brim are purported to be blood stains."529 / Borthwick" written in ink on inside lining of hat.gallipoli, helmet, borthwick alexander hay, 8th light horse regiment, nek -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Nichol medal group
... light horse... to Australia he resumed service with the now, Australian Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...James Alexander Nicholl was born 1878 at Ballarat Victoria. He served four years with the 3rd Regiment Victorian Colonial Forces, receiving his commission as an officer after two years. On 1 May 1900, as a 22 year old lieutenant, he sailed with the 4th Victorian Imperial Regiment to South Africa serving there under Colonel NW Kelly for fifteen months. Upon his return to Australia he resumed service with the now, Australian Light Horse. He was adjutant of the 16th (Indi) Light Horse located in northeast Victoria when WWI began. He volunteered for the AIF and was appointed to ‘C’ Squadron 13th Light Horse with the rank of Captain. Nicholl served at Gallipoli, France and UK, returning to Australia in 1919. Again he resumed his service with the CMF, this time with the 20th Light Horse.Rare group of medals awarded to citizen soldier from Victoria with service in Boer War and WWI (1914-1918) and peacetime service with pre-Federation Colonial Forces and post-Federation Citizen Military Forces both before and the war.Swing mounted medal group awarded to Major JA Nicholl being: Queens South African Medal with four clasps - Transvaal, Rhodesia, Cape Colony and South Africa 1901; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration (VD). On rim QSA "Lieut J.A. Nicholl Victorian MR"; on reverse 14-15 Star "Captain J.A. Nicholl 13/LH Rgt AIF"; on rim BWM and Victory "Major J.A. Nicholl AIF"; on reverse VD "Major J.A. Nicholl 20th LH"nichol, medal, boer war, wwi, vd, colonial, light horse, 13th, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Xmas 1918
... light horse... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.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. 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.Black and photograph of group of tents in desert" New Years Day 1918"military, wwi, world war one, light horse, desert -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from... Officers standing in front. All are wearing Light Horse uniform.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. 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.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 16 soldiers in line with two Officers standing in front. All are wearing Light Horse uniform. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1939." Tocumwal Troop ; Left : Lt. B. Fyffe. Right: WO11 V. Groutsh Military Medal -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, World War One soldier, possibly William Smith, About 1914
... Light Horse..., officers of T.M.s, Light Horse Battery.... camp, 1914, officers of T.M.s, Light Horse Battery. Postcards ...Part of a group of WW1 photographs including AIF camp, 1914, officers of T.M.s, Light Horse Battery.Black & white photograph of a soldier in uniform, standing near a large mantle piece, with no insignia or colour patches. postcards, photographs, world war 1, light horse, william smith -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Photograph Maygar, 1902 circa
... 8th light horse regiment... served with the 15th Light Horse (CMF) in the period 1902-1914.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Lieutenant Leslie Maygar served with the 5th Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles in south Africa during the Boer War (1899-1902). He was awarded the Victoria cross for heroism . Maygar served with the 15th Light Horse (CMF) in the period 1902-1914 and at the outbreak of WWI (1914-1918) he was promoted to Major and appointed as a Squadron Commander with 4th Light Horse (AIF). He served at Gallipoli then was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer 8th Light Horse. He was serving in this capacity at Beersheba in October 1917 when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft. Maygar died of wounds sustained in the attack. Fine photograph of officer of the Victorian Mounted Rifles in the period immediately following the Boer War. Leslie Maygar was a native of the Euroa district and a geographic feature and a winery have been named in his honour.Framed black and white photograph of Lieutenant Leslie Maygar VC in Victorian Mounted Rifles uniform following his return from South Africa 1902. He is wearing his Victoria Cross and Queen's South African medal with three bars: Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony..Engraved panel at lower centre frame "Lt L C Maygar VC 5VMR / Date of Award 23-11.01"maygar leslie c lieutenant vc, victoria cross, vmr 5th contingent, 8th light horse regiment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Turkish phrases
... light horse.... Issued to 3rd Light Horse Brigade AIF 22/10/17..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Soft covered booklet stapled at spine being noted on Turkish Army and section on Turkish words and phrases, 1915. Issued to 3rd Light Horse Brigade AIF 22/10/17.Ink stamp on front cover "3rd LH Brigade / AIF"military, turkish, wwi, world war one, light horse, middle east -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Horseshoe wallet
... light Horse...Part of saddle equipment of a trooper in the light horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Part of saddle equipment of a trooper in the light horse. Spare shoes were one for front hoof and one for rear.Leather wallet holding two horseshoes.Stamped "8LH", "13R", "13A3"horse, shoe, wallet, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised.... Part of 20th Light Horse collection..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of soldier mounted on horse. Part of 20th Light Horse collection." Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch MM C Squadron 20th ALH. Served through ( out ) with Regt. to 20 Pnr Bn. until disbanded Captain on Discharge. " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tpr Allison
... The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised... with second light horseman standing behind horse. Second horse to side....Pte Valentine Reginald Allison / 13th Gippsland Light Horse.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 13th 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. Good study of pre-WWII light horseman in regional Victoria.Black and white photograph of mounted light horseman with second light horseman standing behind horse. Second horse to side.Pte Valentine Reginald Allison / 13th Gippsland Light Horse / Leongatha Showgrounds / c.1938 / (Grandfather of Cpl S Mather / Tng Sgt, 2001)military, militia, cmf, gippsland, leongatha, allison -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1918
... Australian Mounted Light Horse Units... troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served... are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse ...The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
... Light horse...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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. 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.Black and white photograph glued to fluted plastic backing showing soldiers ascending the gang plank of HMAT A16 troop ship at Melbourne 1914.world war one, wwi, aif, 8th, light horse, a16, ship -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914
... light horse...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows.../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...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. 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.Black and white photograph glued to fluted plastic backing showing troops boarding HMAT A16 troopship in Melbourne, 1914.world war one, wwi, aif, light horse, 8th, ship, a16 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1920
... Australian Mounted Light Horse Units... troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served... are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse ...The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment -
Nullawil Historical Society
Saddle Bag, WW1 Saddle Bag, Unknown
... Leather saddle bag, WW1, Light Horse Hore,Spry...Thought to be an Australian Light Horse saddle bags used... with four metal rivets. Thought to be an Australian Light Horse ...Thought to be an Australian Light Horse saddle bags used by in WW1 by Roy Hore, half brother of WP Spry (Digger)WW1- Light Horse, Local History. We believe it was used by Roy Hore, a half brother WP Spry (Digger). Roy belonged to the Australian LIght Horse. Family members still reside in the district. .Two leather pouch shaped bags each with a flap. The bags are joined together by a wide leather strap, which has one small lop. Each pouch has a button hole on the flap which closes onto a metal stud protruding from the front of the pouch, it is stitched with white thread. On the back of each pouch is a short strip of leather attached with four metal rivets. leather saddle bag, ww1, light horse hore,spry