Historical information
3234 Trooper William Ronan, a farmer of Tallangatta Victoria, served with the 13th Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli, in Egypt and on the Western Front from 1915-1919. On his return to Australia he brought with him this bit as a memento of his service and his horse.
Significance
An historical object of spiritual significance to its owner William Ronan. Well provenanced and representative of the equipment of Australian Light Horse in World War One.
Physical description
Metal bit being part of a Light Horse bridle brought home from the Western Front by Trooper William John Ronan 13th Light Horse Regiment AIF.
