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Postman's leather mail bag
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Used by Postal staff in the early 1900's and manufactured by Holden and Frost
Manufactured by Holden and Frost Ca 1900
Rectangular shaped leather bag used to carry mail. Two leather straps around Girth to keep closed
16 Irval REAL HIDE120
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
Canvas shoulder bag used to carry rubber gas mask within. Mask used by military to prevent inhaling noxious fumes
As manufactured by GMH during world war 2
Canvas bag used for carrying a gas mask. Two pocket design, two metal studs on front for sealing pockets. Gas mask contained within bag.
VI GMH 1941
bag, military, gas mask
Mask used by troops to prevent inhaling noxious gasses during attacks. carried in bag over shoulder and filtted when needed
As manufactured and distributed by General Motors Holden for military and civilian use.
Canvas bag divided into five sections containing a rubber mask with head straps and flexible hose off mouth piece, bag fitted with shoulder strap
V11 GMH & CO 1942
gas mask, military
Used by troops when handling hot shell casings as they eject from the artillery
As made and sold by GMH
Canvas glove, covering hands and arms up to elbow height. Double layered over fingers and thumb - cotton strap at wrist to keep glove in position.
N 365- made in Australia 1943 D^D SIZE 2- 140541
military, protective, gloves
Military rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side as issued to troops in 1947
Made by GMH 1946 for Military use
Army green canvas rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side. Canvas cover over opening with brass buckle to close.
GMH&Co 1946
military, rifle carrier, canvas
Army green canvas compacting bag made by GMH Australia, made for Military use
Made by General Motors Holden
Compacting canvas bag with leather straps tyo close and cover.
GMH 1943
military, bag, canvas and leather
The styling of the EJ was a radical departure from the of the EK, with lower roof line,and no fins.
The EJ was the last model Holden that used the original "grey" engine
Cream coloured EJ ute, red coloured upholstery, black vinyl cover over tray
Holden badge on front bonnet, Holden across tailgate
utility, sedan, 1963
Belt buckle used to advertising Properts soap
Sold by Holden and Frost
Brass circular disc belt buckle, horse and rider etched on front. Wire clip and hook on back
Properts specially prepared leather and saddle soap
buckle, belt
As sold and manufactured by Holden and Frost
Small brown leather tapered conical sleeve to fit over dogs nose . Leather straps each side with a steel buckle connecting these straps, another strap with loops each end connecting the other two straps
leather, muzzle, dog
Belt used on horses to attach reins and strapping for use on carts and buggies
Made and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather belt that fits around horses belly two metal rings for reins and two brackets for strapping
Pattern etched on front of belt
leather, belt, equestrian
general purpose military belt
manufactured and sold by General Motors Holden
Army green webbing belt with brass clip on front two brass buckles on the back from which pieces can be attached
military, canvas, belt
Military bandolier made of leather with five pouches for storage of live ammunition for soldiers to carry during war
As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather belt with five pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces on size with buckles on each end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, bandolier, leather
Military bandolier made of leather and contains nine pouches for the storage of live ammunition for soldiers to use during wars
As manufactured by Holden and Frost for use during Boer war, WW1 and WW2
Brown leather belt with nine pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces in size with buckle on end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, bandoliers leather
Leggings used by horse riders for leg protection made to fit over boot
Manufactured by Holden in 1939
Brown leather legging with stitching on top, bottom and sides. straps on top and bottom with buckles to close
leggings, leather, military
Leather leg protection used by polo riders
Replica of leggings manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown suede leather left leg legging with velcro closing on side with two leather straps fitting into chrome attachment with elastic bottom to fit over foot
suede, leggings, polo
Canvas strap worn by soldiers as part of equipment to attatch ammunition pouches
Manufactured in 1946 by GMH for military purposes
Canvas strap with centre section 280 x 85mm stitched to 450 x 25 mm lengths each end. Brass fittings each end
GMH 1945 D D
military, war, canvas
Used in agriculture for directing a working horse
Replica of surcingles made by Holden and Frost
Black and brown leather straps with brass buckles. Two leather lined looped straps one with buckle the other with loop going over another strap
surcingles, agricultural, military, leather
Boer war military issue belt holster for pistol
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost
Brown leather pistol holder with flap and brass peg to close. Leather strap on back for belt to go through
boer war, military
Military uniform belt worn by soldiers during wars
Made and sold by Holden and Frost
Military webbing waist belt with brass buckle
,military, belt
Belt worn around waist or diagonally across body to carry ammunition pouches
Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost during the war years
Tan leather belt with buckle in middle and holes on each end
Holden and Frost 1916
military, belt, leather
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