"Horseman, Pass By. The Australian Light Horse in World War 1".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, white, red and grey colour print on front, spine and back. Front and back covers illustrated black and white photograph, a mounted division (of soldiers on horseback) march out. 337 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated in black and white photographs, maps and diagrams.books, ww1, light horse

Members of the 8th Light HorseDigital copy of black and white photograph"some of the 8LH"charles marshall, world war 1

photograph/action image and Information regarding the Charge of the light horseman at the battle of Beersheba.Framed Action image/photograph of the charge of the light horseman at the battle of Beersheba. Several paragraphs of information below the photograph about The Australian light horse, The capture of Beersheba, The last successful charge and Charge of the 800. Gold Victoria cross located at bottom of photograph between information. Photograph and information inside black frame with gold coloring rim outlining photograph.Gold Victoria cross with Limited edition 1625/1917 written below it. Sub-Titled Information; The Australian Light Horse, The Capture of Beersheba, The Last Succesful Charge, Charge of the 800.

Australian Light Horsemanplaque, ww1, army

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

Small resin statuette of Light horseman with rifle 1915model, ww1

Each light horseman carried two spare horse shoes and nails in a wallet or case attached to his saddle. The wallet was attached to the near (left ) side of the saddle and a sabre could be secured in the loops on the side of the wallet. Stamps on the underside of this wallet indicate it was used by a trooper of the 13th Light Horse Regiment during WWI (1914-1918). It is possible the wallet was issued to Regimental Number 280 Trooper H B Johnson. 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. unique relic of the Australian Light Horse in WWI.Leather wallet containing two spare horse shoes to be attached to saddle by light horseman. loop on side and securing strap held cavalry sword if trooper was issued with one.CGHF / B / 13 LH / 280military, horse, shoe, wallet, case

Miniature Statue of Light Horseman. Fibreglass, bronzed effect finished.

As imported and sold by Holden and FrostImported and sold by Holden and FrostLarge glass jar with tapered shoulders and cork stopper in neckElliman's Universal Embrocation Drawing of horseman Lumbago Rheumatism Achesequine, medication, cure

Trooper C. Ellison, a member of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop participating in a display of tent-pegging at a local show. The Heritage Troop of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was a very public face of the regiment during the 1980s and early 1990s. It conducted one royal escort, several vice-regal escorts and numerous VIP escorts in the border, north-east and wider Victorian locations. The royal duty was at the opening of Hopkins Barracks, Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles accompanied by HRH Princess Diana, 31 October 1985. The troop was an extra curriculum activity of serving members of 8/13 VMR. Framed black and white photograph of light horseman engaged in tent-pegging. military, light horse, tent-pegging, cavalry, ellison

Black and cream softcover with fold in flaps. Front cover has head and shoulders photo of Light Horseman in uniform.Sticker on first page with previous owners' names and address.books, military history

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.Jack Bell was a Farrier/ Blacksmith in 8th Light Horse 1930s and WW2Shows Light Horsemen of late 1930sBlack and white photograph of mounted light horseman being Trooper Jack Bell, 8th Light Horse circa 19398th, light horse, bell

Although the 'Waler' was specifically bred for the Australian bush it proved a tough, reliable mount in the desert battles in the Middle East during WW1. Over 130,000 were sent overseas and of these 15,000 served with the Light Horse. None would return to Australia.Cold cast bronze figurine of an Australian Light horseman kneeling beside his "Waler" horse. Mounted on a wooden base with an engraved brass nameplate.THE WALER'S MATE AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE

Soldier is Sergeant Warwick Cole and early member of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop at a recruiting display in Civic Square Albury c. 1982.Black and white photograph of lighthorseman as part of a recruiting display in Civi Square Albury. M113 Light Reconnaissance vehicle in background. Boy standing talking to horseman.light horse, recruiting, albury, cole

Remembers the famous cavalry charge of the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments who galloped across open ground (they were in fact Mounted Infantry, not Cavalry and normally fought dismounted) to capture Gaza, the Turkish stronghold that marked the southern end of the Turkish defensive line on 31 October 1917. Cold cast bronze figurine of an Australian Light horseman charging on his "Waler" horse brandishing a bayonet. Mounted on a wooden base with a brass engraved nameplate.THE CHARGE AT BEERSHEBA AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE

This bag forms part of the Light Horseman’s KitThis is a leather container. The top section is double layered with two oval shaped slots. The bag section has a leather flap with 2 straps. The bag section can expand out to 50-60mm. The top section piece of leather forms the back of the bag. The straps and buckles are held in place with copper rivets and washers. ww1, australian light horse

Lead used by dismounted horseman to control horse while exercising or grooming. Clips attached to halter or bridle.Representative of equipment used in handling of horses in light horseLeather lead with two brass snap clips on one end and a loop on the other.military, horse, horse husbandry, light horse

Sent to Mrs Garnet O'Neill from her brother Bill Beaty, Light Horseman, sent c1915Black and white postcard with verse.|'Sweet Thoughts'|While slowly sinks the sun from view,|Gilding the west with rosy light,|Come fond memories, dear, of you,|To brighten my deepest thoughts to-night.|Richer than golden clouds above,|Pictures of ne'er forgotten hours,|Visions of our unchanging love,|Thoughts of each promise dear, of ours.|WillmerDear Gar........From Billdocuments, postcards

Spurs were an essential part of a Light Horseman's equipment being an important aid to directing and controlling his horse.Chrome plated metal spurs with rowels and leather attachment straps.spur, horse, light horse

Spurs were one means by which the rider directed and controlled the horse. They were an essential part of the light horseman's equipment.Metal spurs with rowels and leather straps made by Williams & Co. 1916.spur, light horse, ww1, world waar 1

Book describes the charge of the charge of the 4th LHR at Beersheba on October 31st 1917. Service details of each Light Horseman are included.128 page cut edged softcover book. White cover with colour illustrations with title and author's name in black print. Contains maps and illustrations.On title page "Donated by Warracknabeal Secondary College" and Bendigo RSL stamp.books, beersheba ww1