Functional object - Protective gloves, 1943

Historical information

Used by troops when handling hot shell casings as they eject from the artillery

Significance

As made and sold by GMH

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

N 365- made in Australia 1943 D^D SIZE 2- 140541

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