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More model informationOur Light Horseman holds a feedbag for his beloved Waler horse while resting during the Sinai Palestine campaign of 1916-18. In the heat of the Middle East he has discarded his woollen tunic in favour of a flannel undershirt. Like other mounted troops, the Light Horseman wears leather ‘Stowasser’ leggings with butterfly straps for his spurs and riding breeches. His equipment is an Australian made copy of the British 1903 pattern cavalry bandolier equipment.
Australian Light Horse fought as cavalry of the early 20th century: usually dismounting to fight on foot with rifles and light machine guns but capable of charging mounted. They also preformed reconnaissance and screening duties.
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