Historical information
The belt was gifted to Mr. Doug Paxton, of Neale Street, Bendigo c.1951.
The donor was a "soldier": who billeted with the Paxton family. Correct date and soldier's name unknown.
Physical description
This is a leather belt, tan coloured. It is 42mm wide and has a brass buckle with one claw. The belt tongue has six holes. At the rear of the belt are two more holes. A larger section of leather is mounted behind the brass buckle.
Inscriptions & markings
Belt - Printed on belt is an oval and inside the oval is stamped "Genuine Bridie Cowhide". On the left side of the oval are the numbers “217G”. On the right side of the oval are the numbers “36”. On the rear of the buckle, "Solid Brass" is stamped.
