We offer both the WW1 Australian Army (AIF) ANZAC Ammunition belt and the Australian Light Horse (ALH) leather bandoliers. You can make a selection at the product section of this page.
Our WW1 Australian Imperial Force (AIF) is a replication of the standard-issue field equipment, designed to carry the soldier’s rifle ammunition securely and accessibly during campaign service. Closely based on the British 1903 and 1908 Pattern web and leather equipment, the Australian versions were typically produced in sturdy brown leather (please see leather specifications on the product highlight space), reflecting the service requirements of the infantry.
Our belt consists of a strong leather waist belt fitted with double ammunition pouches—each pouch featuring individual compartments closed by flaps and secured with brass studs or buckles. The Light Horse variant was designed to accommodate mounted operations, with adjustments for comfort while riding.
Our authentic reproductions replicate the correct leather weight and finish, stitching methods, and hardware fittings (brass buckles, studs, and loops). These belts were a defining feature of the mounted troops of the AIF during the Gallipoli Campaign, Sinai-Palestine, and the Western Front.
Our reproduction is ideal for collectors, living history, films, movies, re-enactors, and museums, offering the durability and historical authenticity demanded by serious enthusiasts.
Our WW1 Australian Light Horse (ALH)Ammunition Bandolier (as pictured) is one of the most iconic pieces of equipment used by Australia’s mounted troops during the Great War. Designed to carry 90 rounds of .303 rifle ammunition, the bandolier was worn diagonally across the chest, giving Light Horsemen immediate access to ammunition while on horseback or dismounted in action.
Made from heavy-duty brown leather, the bandolier featured five large pockets, each secured with a brass stud closure, capable of holding three five-round chargers (15 rounds each). A robust adjustable strap allowed for a secure fit across the torso. The bandolier was favored by mounted troops because it distributed weight evenly and kept ammunition accessible without interfering with the saddle or rifle sling.
This reproduction captures every authentic detail: thick vegetable-tanned leather, hand-finished stitching, brass hardware, and the correct pocket dimensions and spacing. It represents one of the most recognizable and practical pieces of equipment carried by Australian Light Horsemen in campaigns from Gallipoli and the Sinai–Palestine Front to the Western Front.
