Summary
Full dress shoulder belt, which was worn by Robert McKeeman Oakley, an officer in the Victorian Artillery Garrison, from 1892-1901, and in the Australian Garrison Artillery from 1901. There are no identifying maker's marks.
The shoulder belt was worn diagonally across the body. It would have attached to either the full dress shoulder belt with pouch, or the officer's sword belt. It would have been worn over the Officer's Full Dress Tunic.
Physical Description
This leather shoulder belt is covered with gold ribbon. It has two oval, gilded buckles depicting a lion standing on a crown-the badge of staff officers-at either end of the belt.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Darrell Oakley, 29 Jun 2003
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User
Major Robert M. Oakley - Victorian Artillery Garrison, Australia, 1892-1901
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
782 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
780 mm (Length), 20 mm (Width), 48 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Colonial Military Forces, Militaria: Australian, Military History, Uniforms
