Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce WWI manufactured P.08 P-1915 leather equipment belt, which is marked at one end with AUSTRALIA over C.G.H.F. indicating manufacture by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory during World War I.
The belt is in fair condition with some leather crazing and damage. One of the two back buckles is beginning to detach, but otherwise it is a nice example that will fit well with your P.08 set.
The 1908 equipment, when fully assembled, formed a single piece, and could be put on or taken off like a jacket. Ammunition was stored in two sets of pouches attached to the belt at the front, and the straps from these passed over the shoulders, crossing diagonally at the back. The large pack, or "valise", or the haversack could be attached to these diagonal straps, thus spreading their weight. The "D" shaped buckles and the strap ends were made of brass. The Haversack would have carried: rations, a mess tin, a white towel, wool shirt, wool socks, a holdall, and a rifle cleaning kit. The holdall would have carried a spoon, knife, fork, button stick, shaving brush, hair comb, toothbrush, razor, a bar of soap, and spare boot laces.
A great example, ready for further research and display.
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