| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM07759.005 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club accessory |
| Physical description | Brass, Cotton webbing, Leather |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Uniforms |
| Maker |
Mills Equipment Company |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Scabbard Mark. II for Sword Bayonet, Pattern 1907, Mark. I : Private W G Hoffman, 32nd Battalion, AIF
Description
Pattern 1907 bayonet scabbard and Pattern 1908 webbing frog. The frog has a belt loop and two web loops on the front through which the scabbard is fitted. On the reverse is a tab with a brass end used to attach the entrenching tool helve carrier (RELAWM07759.007). The leather scabbard has a steel chape and locket with a round frog stud attached to the body with wire staples.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 3568 Private William George Hoffman, a labourer from Adelaide, SA. Hoffman enlisted with D Company, 32 Battalion on 1 May 1916 and embarked for England on 12 August. He proceeded to France on 30 December. Hoffman wore this webbing equipment during an attack on the Hindenburg Line near Bellicourt on 29 September to 1 October 1918. Hoffman returned to Australia in August 1919 and was discharged on 2 October.