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Pattern 1882 infantry braces, 1882 (c)
This was part of an infantryman's load carrying equipment. It was made of white leather and could be attached with straps to a belt or valise (canvas bag).
From 1870, the British Army adopted load carrying equipment known as valise equipment. It distributed weight around the torso and could be adapted to different conditions.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1967-09-57-2
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study Collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1967-09-57-2