Australian (Pattern 1915) Leather Cartridge Carriers(102)
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These are a pair of early, original, Patter '15 ammunition carriers. They are in original condition, and show their age. Much of the pattern '15 equipment saw service during WWI and WWII, and hence, from service, very little survived
These are the early pattern with the brass post closures. Three (3) of the post closures are missing.
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Due to drastic shortages of webbing equipment during the First World War, Australia produced a version of the 1908 web equipment in leather. This equipment, which is colloquially known as Pattern 1915 or Pattern 08/15, was both more expensive and less durable than the Mills webbing. Although intended to be used by the AIF for training purposes only, period photographs show it being used by troops in France and Belgium.
The cartridge carriers of the Australian leather equipment went through numerous changes throughout the war. These examples are of a later style that use buckles with tongues, and a pouch with flap and snap or stud closure. Original pieces of this First World War equipment are becoming increasingly difficult to find. These pouches are in very good condition and are outstanding examples of a rare First World War equipment.