Summary
Alternative Name(s): Water Canteen
Water bottle and carrier - part of an 8th Australian Light Horse uniform.
According to the Australian War Memorial, the 8th Light Horse was originally formed as the 6th Light Horse in September 1914 at the Broadmeadows training camp, then became the 8th (within the 3rd Light Horse Brigade) in the following months as the AIF rapidly expanded during World War I. The regiment sailed from Melbourne for Egypt on 24 February 1914. The light horse regiments were considered unsuitable for conditions at Gallipoli, but were subsequently deployed without their horses. They later defended the Suez Canal, were involved in operations in Palestine, and quelled unrest in Egypt. They sailed for home on 3 July 1919.
Physical Description
Cloth-covered water bottle with adjustable brown leather shoulder strap secured with brass rings at top. Bottle is blue enamel, just visible at mouth, which extends above cover. Cover is crudely hand-stitched.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Major Edward (Ted) J. Millett, 29 Jun 1994
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Date Used
1914-1918
Likely date used, based on the date of the formation of the Light Horse and the dates of World War I -
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Dimensions
860 mm (Length), 180 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
Information on the 8th Australian Light Horse from the Australian War Memorial web site [Link 1] accessed 12/6/2009.
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