Legging

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Leather leggings were used by cavalry riders during World War I to protect the rider's legs from flying rocks and shrapnel.

These leggings are believed to have belonged to local soldier Gunner John Ferrett. He enlisted on 6 September 1915 and returned to Australia 1 1 November 1917.

Description

Leather leggings to go with Military Uniform 2 x pairs

AgencyYarrila Arts & Museum (YAM)CollectionYAM Museum Collection

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Related itemCoffs Harbour local World War I Gunner John FerrettRelated Person or OrganisationJohn "Jack" FerrettRelated EventWorld War I, 1914-1918

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LexiconLeggingMilitary UniformGeneral NameMilitary LeggingsMediumLeather

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