From the collection of Kiewa Valley Historical Society

Gaiters Riding - Army

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Historical information

Used by the cavalry in WW1. While horse riding they improved grip and lower leg stability and protected the rider against pinches and bruising.
See KVHS 0267 and KVHS 1366, KVHS 1367

Significance

Men from the Kiewa Valley fought in WW1 some of whom were in the cavalry. See KVHS 0267, KVHS 1366, KVHS 1367

Physical description

One pair of brown leather gaiters with short strap and buckle at the top (wide end). Vertical clip at the bottom near ankle.

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Identifier

KVHS 1365

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/61da58d82f7368f06cdcb762

Accessed 25 November 2024

This record was last updated 2 years ago

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