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Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - LEAD ROPE - LIGHT HORSE
... Horse...Military equipment...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Transport - Horse Military equipment Light Horse Length of hemp rope with a brass ring spliced into one end. ...Length of hemp rope with a brass ring spliced into one end. The opposite end is terminated with cord whipping to prevent fraying.transport - horse, military equipment, light horse -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - SADDLE, c. 1915 to 1930
... horse...military equipment...The Universal Pattern saddles were designed to have interchangeable parts, making them easy to repair. australian light horse military equipment saddle transport Stamped on the rear of the seat: 'S (broad up arrow)' 1912 Universal Pattern steel arch brown leather saddle. ...Standard issue saddle used by the Australian Light Horse, artillery and transport units during WW1 and after (between the wars). The Universal Pattern saddles were designed to have interchangeable parts, making them easy to repair.1912 Universal Pattern steel arch brown leather saddle. Tree is made of wood with shredded cotton waste padding attached. Various brass rings are located on the saddle for attaching sundry equipment. No stirrups, stirrup leathers or girth. The leather seat covers the frame between the front and rear metal arches and is attached to them using linen webbing slings. Leather sweat flaps on each side.Stamped on the rear of the seat: 'S (broad up arrow)'australian light horse, military equipment, saddle, transport -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SPURS WW1, C.WW1
... horse...military equipment...Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. transport horse military equipment Spurs Stamped with “nickle “on the inside rear. ...The spurs belonged to Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. Pair of Nickle Plated Spurs with pointed rowels and tan leather straps and tan leather butterfliesStamped with “nickle “on the inside rear.transport horse, military equipment, spurs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Elyne Mitchell, Light Horse: The Story of Australia's Mounted Troops, 1978
... horse...military...Book documents the role of Australian mounted regiments from the South African (Boer) War to the fall of Damascus in 1918. books light horse military history Author's signature on title page: Elyne Mitchell Book, black buckram hard cover with title in grey letters on spine. ...The author, Elyne Mitchell is the daughter of General Sir Harry Chauvel, Commander of the Desert Mounted Corps in World War I. Book documents the role of Australian mounted regiments from the South African (Boer) War to the fall of Damascus in 1918.Book, black buckram hard cover with title in grey letters on spine. Black dust cover with illustration on front. Title in black letters. Illustrated end papers, 112 pages with cut edges. Colour & black & white illustrations. Author's signature on title page: Elyne Mitchellbooks, light horse, military, history -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDecorative object - plumes, 1915 circa
... horse...military...It is well provenanced. in good condition and complete. 13th light horse military light horse wwi "Original issue plumes as issued to 13 Light Horse Regt prior to the introduction of Emu plumes. ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. The regiment took pride in their inauspicious number and adopted the nickname 'the Devil's Own' and wore a black ostrich plume in their hats. The regiment also obtained an unofficial badge featuring a dancing devil. A rare example of a plume worn in military headdress in World War One. It is well provenanced. in good condition and complete.Framed set of ostrich plumes in light black wooden frame with glass front."Original issue plumes as issued to 13 Light Horse Regt prior to the introduction of Emu plumes. Presented by 13 ALH (AIF) Assn"13th light horse, military, light horse, wwi -
City of Ballarat LibrariesPhotograph, Captain J.H. Mount
... Horse)...military...Mount Ballarat Troop (Light Horse) military ballarat Captain J.H. Mount. Photograph Photograph ...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 CollectionPhotograph - VMR trooper
... horse...military...Rare photograph of mounted Victorian colonial soldier. victorian mounted rifles vmr uniform bayonet horse military colonial Black and white photograph of Victorian Mounted Rifles trooper mounted on his horse. ...The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised in 1885 as the mounted arm of Victoria’s colonial defence forces. Companies were recruited in rural centres across the State, members of country rifle clubs forming a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Members were required to provide their own mount. Mounted riflemen were not cavalry, not being equipped with lance or sword. They were trained to fight with rifle and bayonet after dismounting. Horses enabled rapid and far reaching manoeuvrability. Upon Federation, the VMR companies became Australian Light Horse regiments.Rare photograph of mounted Victorian colonial soldier.Black and white photograph of Victorian Mounted Rifles trooper mounted on his horse. His side arm is a Yataghan sword bayonet indicating he would be armed with a Martini-Henry rifle.victorian mounted rifles, vmr, uniform, bayonet, horse, military, colonial -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionCeremonial object - Trophy 10LH (VMR)
... horse...military...It was then renumbered as 13th Light Horse. light horse military trophy pearson 10th Presented to the 10th Aust light Horse / by The Hon William Pearson MLC / Honorary Colonel / For annual competition by teams of 1 Officer and 13 Men. / 17 Oct 1907 Wooden plaque with badge and engraved plate attached. ...10th Light Horse was located in Gippsland 1903--- 1912. It was then renumbered as 13th Light Horse.Wooden plaque with badge and engraved plate attached. Presented to 10th Light Horse Regiment (VMR) in 1907.Presented to the 10th Aust light Horse / by The Hon William Pearson MLC / Honorary Colonel / For annual competition by teams of 1 Officer and 13 Men. / 17 Oct 1907light horse, military, trophy, pearson, 10th -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Sword
... horse...military...Display potential and occasional ceremonial use. sword sabre cavalry light horse military weapon On handguard 2 RMA MBY 340 British Model 1908 cavalry sword steel blade 890mm long, composition handle with steel hand-guard painted khaki green. ...Swords were issued to Australian Light Horse in 1918. They were part of the equipment of Light Horse ln period 1920 -1940. Carried by 8/13 VMR Heritage Troop during 1980s.Display potential and occasional ceremonial use.British Model 1908 cavalry sword steel blade 890mm long, composition handle with steel hand-guard painted khaki green. Steel scabbard with 2 fixed rings painted khaki green.On handguard 2 RMA MBY 340sword, sabre, cavalry, light horse, military, weapon -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Covert snap
... Horse...Military...C1900 Horse Military Agriculture C1900 Covert snap Nickel plated steel covert snap Equipment Covert snap ...Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use. C1900Nickel plated steel covert snaphorse, military, agriculture, c1900, covert snap -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Headstall 3 way square, C1900
... Horse...Military...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900 Horse Military Agriculture C1900 Headstall Nickel plated 3 way headstall square, equestrian accessory Equipment Headstall 3 way square ...Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900Nickel plated 3 way headstall square, equestrian accessoryhorse, military, agriculture, c1900, headstall -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumAccessory - Plain terret
... Horse Military...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland used by horse riders to encourage their horse forward during 19th and 20th century imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost C1900 Horse Military civilian c1900 Terret Steel and brass plain terret (horse spur) Accessory Plain terret ...used by horse riders to encourage their horse forward during 19th and 20th century imported and sold by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost C1900Steel and brass plain terret (horse spur)horse military, civilian c1900, terret -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Full Buckle, C1900
... Horse Military...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Horse Military Agriculture Civilian C1900 Buckle Nickel plated full steel buckle as used on Horse tackle Equipment Full Buckle ...Nickel plated full steel buckle as used on Horse tacklehorse military, agriculture, civilian c1900, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Full buckle Brass
... Horse...Military...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported bu Holden and Frost Sol by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900 Horse Military Agriculture Civilian C1900 Buckle Brass full buckle used on horse tackle Equipment Full buckle Brass ...Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported bu Holden and FrostSol by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900Brass full buckle used on horse tacklehorse, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, buckle -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - NOSE BAG WW1, 1910 - 15 (estimated)
... horse...military history...Refer Cat No 1924.2 for his service history. transport - horse military history trades - leatherworking "F LEVY" Horse Nose Bag made from heavy duty canvas, round shape, has 8 holes via metal studs. ...Item issued to Frank Levy (Major) served pre WW1 and AIF in the Light Horse and Artillery. Refer Cat No 1924.2 for his service history.Horse Nose Bag made from heavy duty canvas, round shape, has 8 holes via metal studs. The bag has one strap combining a canvas section sewn to a heavy leather belt adjustable on the one end."F LEVY"transport - horse, military history, trades - leatherworking -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 8 LH 1939
... horse...Corowa...military...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. ...As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. light horse Corowa military CMF B Squadron Indi Light Horse, Corowa 1939 Black and white photograph mounted on pineboard of B Squadron 8th {(Indi ) Australian Light Horse, Corowa 1939 Photograph 8 LH 1939 ...8th Light Horse conducted a training camp at Corowa Showground in September 1939. 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 mounted on pineboard of B Squadron 8th {(Indi ) Australian Light Horse, Corowa 1939B Squadron Indi Light Horse, Corowa 1939light horse, corowa, military, cmf -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Horse bit, c1910
... military...Civilian Ca1900...Horse...Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries for military use...Nickel plated military horse bit...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries for military use Retailed by Holden and Frost for military use during c1910 equine military Civilian Ca1900 Horse bit Nickel plated military horse bit Equipment Horse bit ...Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries for military useRetailed by Holden and Frost for military use during c1910Nickel plated military horse bitequine, military, civilian ca1900, horse bit -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, Australian Commonwealth Horse, C1902
... commonwealth horse badge...military...Horse which was a mounted infantry unit of the Australian Army established during the Second Boer War in 1902. It was the first expeditionary force established by the Commonwealth of Australia following Federation in 1901 and the first to wear the Rising Sun Badge, a design chosen by the British Commander in Chief of the Australian Forces, Sir Edward Hutton. This Rising Sun Badge was the second version of a military...It is not known if it has any local significance. warrnambool commonwealth horse badge military badges of australia australian commonwealth horse badge "Commonwealth Horse" in scroll alonf bottom of badge. ...This is the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Horse which was a mounted infantry unit of the Australian Army established during the Second Boer War in 1902. It was the first expeditionary force established by the Commonwealth of Australia following Federation in 1901 and the first to wear the Rising Sun Badge, a design chosen by the British Commander in Chief of the Australian Forces, Sir Edward Hutton. This Rising Sun Badge was the second version of a military badge used by Australian soldiers in 1902.This badge is of great interest as the hat badge worn by the Australian Commonwealth Horse in the Boer War. It is not known if it has any local significance. Brass semi-circular badge in the shape of the rising sun with slightly curved bottom edge. There is text along the bottom edge with "Australia" in a semi-circle above a crown in low relief.two hooks on the back of the badge."Commonwealth Horse" in scroll alonf bottom of badge. "Australia " in semicircle below the rays of the sun.warrnambool, commonwealth horse badge, military badges of australia, australian commonwealth horse badge -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Buttons and Badges, Major Charles Rogers
... horse...australian military forces...On cardboard in hand writing Buttons & Badges Major Charles Rogers .1 PREST D 'ACCOMPLIER LIGHT HORSE .2 AUSTRALIA .3 , .4 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES .5,.6,.7 Nil .8, .9, .10 AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ...He died in 1961, These items are of interest as they belonged to Major Charles Rogers an important 20th century Army person. major charles rogers light horse australian military forces On cardboard in hand writing Buttons & Badges Major Charles Rogers .1 PREST D 'ACCOMPLIER LIGHT HORSE .2 AUSTRALIA .3 , .4 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES .5,.6,.7 Nil .8, .9, .10 AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ...These badges and buttons belonged to Major Charles Rogers, a well known Warrnambool personality of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. He was a Light horseman who was in the Guard of Honour for the Duke of Gloucester in 1934 when he opened the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance during the Victorian Centenary Celebrations. In Warrnambool he was a well known horseman leading parades and celebrations and judging equine events for the Warrnambool Agricultural Show. He died in 1961, These items are of interest as they belonged to Major Charles Rogers an important 20th century Army person. Rectangular piece of white cardboard through which the badges and buttons are secured with variously string and clear adhesive tape. 002261.1 Brass wreath of leaves and berries surrounding an upright kangaroo links to an arc shaped band with text . The wreath has an inverted arc with text at its base. 002261.2 An inverted brass arc with AUSTRALIA between two narrow bands 002261.3, .4 Brass rising sun badge with crown ,two scrolls with text, and inverted band 002261.5, .6, .7 Brass crown featuring raised decoration including fleur- de- lis and small small knobs. The crown has an open section through which red velvet like material is visible. 002261.8 Brass button featuring a raised map of Australia and crown with text 002261.9 As for .8 but larger 002261.10 Identical with .8 On cardboard in hand writing Buttons & Badges Major Charles Rogers .1 PREST D 'ACCOMPLIER LIGHT HORSE .2 AUSTRALIA .3 , .4 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES .5,.6,.7 Nil .8, .9, .10 AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. major charles rogers, light horse, australian military forces -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyGaiters Riding - Army
... horse riding...military...See KVHS 0267, KVHS 1366, KVHS 1367 horse riding military army horse riding gaiters One pair of brown leather gaiters with short strap and buckle at the top (wide end). ...Used by the cavalry in WW1. While horse riding they improved grip and lower leg stability and protected the rider against pinches and bruising. See KVHS 0267 and KVHS 1366, KVHS 1367Men from the Kiewa Valley fought in WW1 some of whom were in the cavalry. See KVHS 0267, KVHS 1366, KVHS 1367One pair of brown leather gaiters with short strap and buckle at the top (wide end). Vertical clip at the bottom near ankle.horse riding, military army, horse riding gaiters -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BREAST BAND & COUPLINGS, c. 1915
... WW1 - Horse harness...Military...WW1 - Horse harness Military equipment Transport - Horse Trades - Leatherwork .3) Stamped on smaller strap: 'E + A Noirit 1915' There are 6 pieces of leather strappings, for hourse drawn with heavy metal fittings. .1 Leather strap 23 cm x 3 cm wide. 3 pieces of iron link fittings. .2 Leather strap large. 55 mm wide 77 cm long 5 metal links. ...Examples of the harness used on WW1 horse drawn vehicles.There are 6 pieces of leather strappings, for hourse drawn with heavy metal fittings. .1 Leather strap 23 cm x 3 cm wide. 3 pieces of iron link fittings. .2 Leather strap large. 55 mm wide 77 cm long 5 metal links. A 23 cm smaller piece of leather strap is attached to the links. .3 Piece large leather strap. 77 cm long. One end has opened up. Links missing - other end has 31 cm x 3 cm strap sewn on. the smaller strap has stamped into it - E + A Noir it 1915. .4 Large leather strap 77 cm long width 5 cm. One end has 5 iron links. Other end has smaller strap sewn on. 48 cm long width 3.5 cm .5 + .6 Very large strap. Avg 12 cm wide - length 103. 4 sets iron couplings with smaller connections strap and irons at each end. .3) Stamped on smaller strap: 'E + A Noirit 1915'ww1 - horse harness, military equipment, transport - horse, trades - leatherwork -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBook, Patrick M Hamilton OBE, Riders of Destiny, 1985
... Horse...australian military history...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Autobiography of Patrick Mcfarlan Hamilton during his service with the 1st Australian AIF Autobiography 4 Light Horse australian military history ISBN 1 876179 01 5 Hard covered book of 189 pages The 4th Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance 1917-1918 An autobiography and History Riders of Destiny Book Book Patrick M Hamilton OBE ...Autobiography of Patrick Mcfarlan Hamilton during his service with the 1st Australian AIFHard covered book of 189 pages The 4th Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance 1917-1918 An autobiography and HistoryISBN 1 876179 01 5autobiography, 4 light horse, australian military history -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... australian light horse regiment...military...military uniforms. A few of them are holding swords. This group were part of the Beechworth Mounted Rifles; a voluntary detachment of the Australian Light Horse Militia. ...Lastly, as the Victorian Mounted Rifles remain a largely unexplored topic in comparison to other military units and divisions, the record presents a unique opportunity for further and important study and research. military album beechworth mounted rifles australian light horse militia second boer war victorian mounted rifles australian light horse regiment military war british empire south africa 1800s 1900s australian army Reverse: BMM2638 / 071 1NA211 22JAN98 FOTOSUPPLIES........ ........................................ / Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. ...It is believed that the photograph was taken between 1899 - 1903. Depicted is a group of fourteen unidentified young men dressed in Australian military uniforms. A few of them are holding swords. This group were part of the Beechworth Mounted Rifles; a voluntary detachment of the Australian Light Horse Militia. This unit consisted of soldiers from the Euroa, Longwood, Violet Town, Benalla, Thoona, Wangaratta, Rutherglen, and Beechworth Detachments of Victorian Rifles, and subsequently formed into the 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles). The Victorian Mounted Rifles was gazetted as a volunteer formation on 2 December 1885 with the aim of consolidating all the disparate calvary units dispersed across Victoria into a coordinated and single administrative and military unit. Two contingents of the Victorian Mounted Rifles fought during the Second Boer War (11 October 1889 - 31 May 1902). This conflict was fought between the British Empire and two independent Boer states; the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa.The photograph is historically significant due to its connection to the Second Boer War and Australian Light Horse Regiment. This significance is enhanced by Australia's involvement in this war, specifically of the Victorian Mounted Rifles. This unit retains a special significance within Victorian culture, as there is a memorial and monument - erected in 1903 - honouring their service on St. Kilda Road in Melbourne. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, and the ANZAC legend. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military and defence policies. Lastly, as the Victorian Mounted Rifles remain a largely unexplored topic in comparison to other military units and divisions, the record presents a unique opportunity for further and important study and research.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM2638 / 071 1NA211 22JAN98 FOTOSUPPLIES........ ........................................ /military album, beechworth mounted rifles, australian light horse militia, second boer war, victorian mounted rifles, australian light horse regiment, military, war, british empire, south africa, 1800s, 1900s, australian army -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1920
... Australian Mounted Light Horse Units...Military...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...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. flagstaff 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 None A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. ...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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1918
... Australian Mounted Light Horse Units...Military...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...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. flagstaff 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 None A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. ...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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, United Services: A Story Book with Eighteen Coloured Plates, c1932
... ...royal horse guards...military...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The Geoff mentioned in the inscription is Geoff Biddington. army airforce navy armed service royal marines sailors naval aircraft carrier signalling submarine royal horse guards military band drum major argyll and sutherland highlanders royal artillery machine gunners tanks bridge building the piper whippet tank airmen armstrong whitworth atlas machine hawlker fury aeroplance super-marine napier schneider racing aeroplane fairet iiif sea-plane hawker hart day bomber parachute jumping schneifer trophy sea-plane bristol bulldogs iris flying-boat geoff biddington uniforms Inside front cover "To Geoff With Best Wishes From Aunty Vi 1932 Children's book with colour and black and white illustrations. ...The Geoff mentioned in the inscription is Geoff Biddington.Children's book with colour and black and white illustrations.Inside front cover "To Geoff With Best Wishes From Aunty Vi 1932army, airforce, navy, armed service, royal marines, sailors, naval aircraft carrier, signalling, submarine, royal horse guards, military band, drum major, argyll and sutherland highlanders, royal artillery, machine gunners, tanks, bridge building, the piper, whippet tank, airmen, armstrong whitworth atlas machine, hawlker fury aeroplance, super-marine napier, schneider racing aeroplane, fairet iiif sea-plane, hawker hart day bomber, parachute jumping, schneifer trophy sea-plane, bristol bulldogs, iris flying-boat, geoff biddington, uniforms -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - Wagon & team
... horse...transport...military...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne wagon horse light horse transport military Tallangatta Black and white photograph of wagon with team of four horses, thought to be 8th Light Horse immediately prior to World War Two. ...Black and white photograph of wagon with team of four horses, thought to be 8th Light Horse immediately prior to World War Two.wagon, horse, light horse, transport, military, tallangatta -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDocument, Unofficial History of 13th Light Horse/Armoured Regiment
... horse...history...military...Horse. Valuable historical source of a Victorian regional military unit in both WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1945). 13th armoured regiment 13th light horse history military Typed document prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Light Horse Regimental Association 1987. ...This history was prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Armoured Regiment Association in the late 1980s and draws on a diary by a member of the WWI 13th Light Horse. Valuable historical source of a Victorian regional military unit in both WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1945).Typed document prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Light Horse Regimental Association 1987. Scanned and posted as pdf file.13th armoured regiment, 13th light horse, history, military -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 20 LH soldiers
... horse...mansfield...military...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. ...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). light horse mansfield military uniform Across bottom of photo " L to R Tapeworm Buckland, L. ...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 4 soldiers in Light Horse uniform and one other in civilian coat ( probably a recruit )sitting on a fence with shop and tree in background. Part of 20th Light Horse collection.Across bottom of photo " L to R Tapeworm Buckland, L. Willaton, Doug Larkin, Foxy Adams, Colin Bullock, Mansfield Troop."light horse, mansfield, military, uniform -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Wilsons snaffle bit, Circa 1900
... ...Horse bit...Military...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Manufactured by Holden and Frost during 19th and 20th century, Civilian and Military use Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Equine Horse bit Military Civilian Nickel plated horse bit with four rings Functional object Wilsons snaffle bit ...Manufactured by Holden and Frost during 19th and 20th century, Civilian and Military useManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated horse bit with four ringsequine, horse bit, military, civilian
