SLINGS, Victorian Field Artillery, Australian
W1970.855.a-c
[.a] Three Sabretouche Slings. 3/4" wide for sabretouche - gold artillery pattern lace and gilt lionshead buckle, Standard Artillery Pattern. Worn by the Field Artillery Volunteers Pre 1902. Refer item W869 [Sabretouche].
Three black leather at back - gold lace - unknown possibly Victorian Artillery Pattern - 2 [?] Gold Buckles - with lionheads. There is a stud and strap end arrangement. See Pink sheets.
[.b]Three Sword Slings -Officers Full dress/Levee. Pre 1902.
Slings - 1" wide - gold Artillery lace [No. 66] on black leather straps. Gilt lionshead buckles
[.c] Sword Belt and Waist Plate - Full dress/Levee. Pre 1900.
Waist Plate - Victorian Artillery pattern - 'AUT PACE AUT BELLO. VICTORIA' surrounding Southern Cross with stars [See KB66].
Black leather faced Royal Artillery Lace - No. 65, Plate 78, 1900 Regulations.
Ref: Keith Bostock for description
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.855.a-c |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1966 |
Material
| Gold Lace/Metal | a - 3 x sabretouche slings |
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| Gilt | a - 3 x sabretouche slings |
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| Leather | a - 3 x sabretouche slings |
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| Gold Lace/Metal | b - 3 x sword slings |
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| Leather | b - 3 x sword slings |
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| Gilt | b - 3 x sword slings |
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| Leather | c - sword belt & waist plate |
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| Gold Lace/Metal | c - sword belt & waist plate |
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Measurement
| length | 520mm |
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| length | 813mm |
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| length | 400mm | ring & hook |
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