| Collection |
Boyce |
| Description |
2 of a pair of leather leggings (gaiters), Stowasser / Stawasser Pattern. These leggings have spiral strapping from the base to the top where there are 2 buckles for securing same. Part of the uniform worn by Captain Alec Henry Boyce, NMMR & 2NZEF. The use of Stowasser leggings for Mounted Officers became the norm as part of the 1906 Dress Regulations, particularly in Commonwealth Pattern Full Dress, and Service Dress.
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By 1908 the Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps were allowed to wear brown leather leggings, Stowasser pattern. The wording of this regulation does not specify a difference between officers or ncos and men.
MO 119 of 1909 noted “Approved pattern leather leggings and lace boots may be worn by all arms, in lieu of butcher boots, black with blue pantaloons, brown with cord pantaloons.” These were adopted by Light Horse Officers, RAA, Engineers, Infantry, AASC, and AAMC. [Refer: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128163]
For pattern information refer to : http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128163]
Donated by Mrs A.H. Boyce as part of the uniform worn by Captain Alec Henry Boyce, NMMR & 2NZEF.
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| Year Range from |
1914 |
| Year range to |
1918 |
| Object ID |
1991.041.0003 |
| Object Name |
Legging |
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