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Harness Mender Kit (1914)

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From the 1917 revision of the 1914 Manual for Farriers, Horseshoers, Saddlers and Wagoners or Teamsters (p. 90):

"To each battalion of infantry or squadron of cavalry there is also issued by the Quarternaster Department, a harness mender, illustrated in Plate XXV, page 92."

 

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A Harness Mender kit from my collection

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Further Details

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The List of Contents - 1914

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Plate from the 1916 Manual

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The Plate from the 1914 manual

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