Australian Pattern 1915 Leather Equipment tool pouch

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL43196
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Brass, Leather
Maker C Anderson & Co Ltd
Place made Australia: Queensland, Brisbane
Date made 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Brown leather tool pouch with extended side sections that fold into the upper body of the pouch, and a flap closing with a broad leather tab and brass post. Two leather keepers are sewn to the back to allow the pouch to be held on a waist belt. The pouch is stamped on the back within an oval 'C ANDERSON MAKER BRISBANE' and '1916', and on the front flap 'AC [broad arrow symbol]'.

History / Summary

The history of this pouch is unknown.

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