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Brass Buckle
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Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported bu Holden and Frost
Sol by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use C1900
Brass full buckle used on horse tackle
Top of the range SSV sedan
Manufactured by GMH
Black Sedan, Holden emblem on front grille. Spoiler at rear. Red side mirrors.
,Holden emblem on front grille, Holden emblem center boot lid, LSS 3.62Litre inscribed on chrome plate
car, 2013, redline ssv
The HR was an update from the HD wirh minor styling changes on the body. Engine capacity was increased from the 179 to the 186.
Manufactured by GMH 1966 _ 1968
Metallic green body with white roof
Holden emblem on front grill, premier on C pillar, Holden 186 on boot, venetian blind inside rear window
holden, sedan, premier
This car was built by engineering students employed by GMH. It was initially against the wishes of management, but they relented and gave permission to go ahead, as long as the work done was not during paid hours and that the car would be crushed upon completion. Fortunately, the latter did not happen
Once of unit made by TAFE students for the Melbourne motor show
Maroon in colour with gold pinstriping . Group A bonnet scoop and front bumper
GM Lion emblem on front
vehicle, 2 door, static
Holden grey motor, used in Holden cars from 1948 until 1962 from the Holden 48-215 (FX) to the EJ
Manufactured by GMH in Australia
L6 Grey Motor. Black oil bath air cleaner, 6 Volt generator, black fan.
7400479
holden, engine, straight six
Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage
Manufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost
brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap
equine, belly band
Used by military persons to carry ammunition pouches, either around waist or over shoulder
Manufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost
Tan leather belt, holes both ends and in the middle brass adjustment tool in centre with holes
Holden and Frost 1916
,military, leather, belt
Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap
leather, equine, belly band
Military leather bandolier with nine pouches used to carry live ammunition
Made and distributed by Holden and Frost
Brown leather belting having nine pouches for holding live ammunition riveted to it. Length adjustment by brass buckles at centre
Holden and Frost 1915
military, bandolier, ammunition
general purpose canvas shoulder bag worn by military personnel
Made and distributed by General Motors Holden
Army green canvas shoulder bag, pockets on both sides, shoulder strap and two belt clips on the rear
GMH
military, shoulder, bag
Used by the Military for lower leg protection
Made and distributed by GMH
Military green cloth Puttee (Strapping) for binding lower leg
made in Australia
puttee, ,military, protection
set of reins used when driving a pair of horses to allow control of both .
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Black leather strapping with brass buckles making up a set of carriage reins for a pair of horses
leather, reins, equine
For use in saddlery and leather accessories
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost
Brass connection piece with round swivel eye one end, a spring loaded hook and pin on the other end
military, civilian, hook eye
As used by military personnel for protection of lower leg
As manufactured and distributed by GMH at the time of world war 2
Military green cloth binding for binding around leg for protection, cloth strapping for fixing said binding
military, puttee
Used by Military to carry bayonet on waist belt
Manufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost
Brown leather scabbard for attachment to belt, has pouch at bottom designed for carrying a bayonet
Holden and Frost1915 13D Stamped on back
,military, leather, scabbard
Leather gaiter used by both military and civilian persons whilst riding or walking
Manufactured and distributed by GMH
Plain brown leather gaiter top buckle for fastening onto leg in place, lower buckle missing
gaiter, leather
Military officers waist belt used on full dress occasions
As manufactured and distributed by GMH
Brown leather waist belt with brass buckle and fittings
,military, belt, officer
Issued by GMH for military use
As manufactured and distributed by GMH
Cotton webbing pouch with brass belt slides on rear and shoulder belt buckle
,military, pouch, cotton webbing
Cotton webbing military issue ankle spats C1940 used for ankle protection
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Cotton webbing ankle spats with leather fastening straps fitted into brass buckles
EW DoD
military, spats
Leather pouch worn on belt by military to carry a trenching shovel
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost 1915
Leather pouch with two buckles to be able to be attached to a belt. Leather strap on open end to close opening by fitting over metal lug. two leather strips rivited on to hold buckles
Holden and Frost 1915 HV
military, leather, pouch
Military pouch worn either around waist or over shoulder
As manufactured by and distributed by GMH
Army green cotton webbing pouch for carrying ammunition. Fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has links for fastening to belts.
GMH 1943 DoD
,military, pouch
Cotton webbing ammunition pouch designed to be carried on a belt or shoulder bondala
Manufactured and distributed by GMH
Cotton webbing pouch for carrying ammunition fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links brass buckle for shoulder strap fastening
M Storer GMH DoD
cotton, webbing, pouch
Belt or shoulder mounted pouch used by Military
Made and issued by GMH
Cotton webbing pouch for carrying ammunition, fold over cover with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass buckle for shoulder strap fastening
M Storer GMH DoD
,military, pouch
Belt or shoulder strap fixed cotton webbing pouch used by Military during WW 2
Manufactured and distributed by GMH
Cotton webbing pouch, fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass and buckle for shoulder strap fastening
GMH 1943 DoD
military, pouch
Military canvas equipment used to carry small items and ammunition during WW2
Military equipment made by GMH
Canvas webbing belt with brass buckles and clips, with two canvas bags also attached by brass clip and bucklke.
GMH 1943 D -D Inside lid of each bag
military, equipment
To cover Breech of gun from moisture when not in use
As supplied by GMH during World war 2
Military green canvas cover divided in front with brass eyelets to attach rope that holds bag closed over breech with carry strap on top
Cover breech -QF-25 PDR
military, breech, cover
Military multi division bag used by soldiers during WW2.
Made and supplied by GMH WW 2
Canvas multi division bag to be worn on strap over shoulder. Five seperate compartments with press studded lids. Belt has brass clips
GMH 1941 on bag. GMH 1941. GMH 1941 on strap
military, pouch
Army issue water bottle as made by GMH
Made by GMH 1940
Black metal water bottle with cork stopper in neck. Tan leather carry rack including shoulder strap
military, water bottle, leather holster
Used during WW2 canvas water proof carry bag for rifle. t
As made and sold by General Motors Holden
Army green canvas rifle bag with shoulder strap and three ammunition pouches. Pouches fastened by tan leather straps.
rifle bag, military
Canvas bag used by military to carry gas mask and other equipment
As made and sold by General Motors Holden in the 1940's
Canvas bag with a flap over five compartments inside bag. Canvas strap attached by rings on side of bag
GMH & CO 1942 (Inside flap) 22 (on side)
military, bag
Bag used by military to carry gas mask and other pieces of equipment. Worn over shoulder
Made by General Motors Holden in 1940
Canvas bag with compartments front and back. Front divided into three sections, back has two compartments. Both compartments have canvas flap lids. Shoulder strap attached to brass rings on side of bag
V1 GMH 1941
military, bag
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