Saddle Up: Australian Load Carrying Equipment of British, American and Local Origin

Dural, NSW, Australia: Landers Publishing, 1998. New book, 128 pages, 250 illustrations & photos. This reference explores the full period of Australian issue, from the First Fleet in 1788 through the various colonial governments and the Commonwealth, through two World Wars and Vietnam to the year 2000 and beyond. From bandoliers and belts to packs and pouches, for the purpose of carrying items ranging from ammunition and compasses to pistols and bayonets, this invaluable study will appeal to a broad cross section of collects, re-enactors and military enthusiasts. Buff, brown and black leather, canvas and woven webbing equipment combined to server the soldier in the field, in a wide variety of forms. The references to contractors, trials, production and markings in the descriptive text are accompanied by about 250 illistrations which includes a section in full colour.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.