Historical information
Not clear whose Army. Hulse Company made leather belts in Aust.
Physical description
1. GREEN ENAMEL WATER BOTTLE. THE CAP IS A STEEL ONE WITH A "BAYONET" LUG. A SMALL STEEL CHAIN HOLDS CAP TO BOTTLE. THIS IS SMALLER THAN STANDARD BRITISH PATTERN.
2. CARRIER LEATHER WITH STRAP. THE STRAPS AROUND BOTTLE ARE 25MM WIDTH. THE SHOULDER STRAP IS 50 MM WIDE. LEATHER IS BROWN. THE 50 MM STRAP HAS A BRASS ADJUSTING BUCKLE.
Inscriptions & markings
The Broad belt has several: Holden (?) (FRE) 1913. The name "HULSE" is stamped twice on the belt strap.