Historical information

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).

Significance

This WW1 item is a reminder of the roles that men from Orbost played in that conflict.

Physical description

Large brown leather saddle used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. The saddle is built on a pair of felt-padded wooden "bars" which sat on either side of the horse's spine. These are joined by steel arches with a shaped leather seat laced between them.

Inscriptions & markings

C G H F
The saddle also has a few other numbers on it which are difficult to read with accuracy.