Pattern 1903 five-pocket leather bandolier Accession Number: REL29985

Description

Five pocket, British 1903 pattern, brown leather cartridge bandolier. This style bandolier was worn as part of the basic equipment of the Australian infantryman from 1903 until 1941. During the 1914-1918 war it was worn by units such as the Royal Australian Artillery and the Australian Army Service Corps. It is marked on the back of one pouch 'NOONAN' and the next pouch 'W.J. NOONAN' below the crossed out name 'WOODWARD'. The next pouch is marked '?4689' and 'N11829'.

Contextual Description

Associated with the militia service of N11829 Gunner William Joseph Noonan. He enlisted in the Second AIF in June 1943, serving in 2 Field Regiment with the service number NX153174.

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Accession Number
REL29985
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Personal Equipment
Measurement
Overall: 120 mm height x 1270 mm length
Date Made
1904
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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