Australia WW1 Rare “Other Services” Side Haversack

This is only the first one of these rare packs I have ever had for offer. Khaki web canvas with a broad arrow and dated 1917 on the inside flap. Attached is a single pattern 1908 web shoulder strap as a sling, this also dated 1917. Overall soiling but in good condition and extremely rare.

The "Other Services" Haversack entered into service under List of Changes dated 20th February 1911. The entry states that this Haversack is "for units not wearing 1908 web equipment", and that it is intended to replace the Drab, N.P.D.S.. M.S. and G.S. haversacks. The O.S. haversack uses a Patt. '08 Brace as a sling. It is similarly made to Patt. '08 Web Equipment, but it is actually smaller than a Patt. '08 haversack. In size and shape it very closely matches the G.S. haversack, and was used with Bandolier leather Equipment, Pattern 1903, during the Great War. This type of Haversack often mistakenly referred to by collectors as the Pattern 1908 "mounted" haversack. This is incorrect in that this Haversack is not part of the Pattern 1908 Web Equipment, but its List of Changes entry does indicate that it was intended for mounted service, stating in part "all tabs, buckles, &c., not required for mounted troops have been removed."
Reference “The Karkee Web” website.

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