Historical information

Leather Leggings were used by mounted troops in the Australian Army from its inception in 1903 to approx 1944

Significance

Soldiers of the 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse Regiments wore this type of legging in the 1930's and 40's

Physical description

1 Pair Brown Russet Leather Leggings,

Inscriptions & markings

Hugo Fischer Ltd 1938
R.G. with broad arrow (dept Supply inspectors mark)