Satchel Leather, (estimated); World-War-One

Historical information

This Satchel has a wallet carried by Sgt Robert J Oscroft who served with the 12th lighthorse on Gallipoli,was wounded and returned to the 12th lighthorse about 12 months later.

Physical description

Brown leather satchel with 2 buckels metal, and 2 complimentry leather straps with 5 holes each. Attatched at back 2 leather straps for belt. On flap is some stamped inscription. Satchel is machine sewn.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on satchel flap/made by metal punch/ illedgable/

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