6th Hauraki KIA KAHA Posted 1 October , 2009 Share Posted 1 October , 2009 Hi all Just picked this new item up. I am not sure of its intended use, so any info what be greatly received. it did not cost me a great deal so whatever it is I will be happy. The sides bellow out so it could hold some thing larger than it looks, like on saddle wallets. The carry strap is fixed to the back, no loops on the back. Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 Hello Jonathan Spare horseshoes? Is it about the right size? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 The leather looks more WW2 than WW1 I think. I've got one of those folding saws and the case is the same type of leather. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 The leather looks more WW2 than WW1 I think. I've got one of those folding saws and the case is the same type of leather. If you mean the grain to it, it's found on both WW1 and WW2 era leather items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_H Posted 16 October , 2009 Share Posted 16 October , 2009 What are its actual dimensions and how wide is it fully expanded? I ask this because heliograph carrying cases were this shape but usually of rigid leather size about 9" x 7" x 3 1/2" (perhaps a pal who owns one could give true dimensions?) M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Hauraki KIA KAHA Posted 16 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2009 Hi all Thank you for your the ideas. It was made by D MASON&SONS LTD BIRMINGHAM 1917 /l\ Made of the same grained leather as Saddle wallets folding saw 9 pouch and so on. The pouch has no separate dividers inside. It is to small to fit the Mk 1V or V Heliograph I have a couple of Heliographs. It is similar size to the horse shoe case, but is deeper. Horse shoe cases have the cut away to get the shoes out, and also a nail pouch on the inside even the Farriers case has the nail pouch. This pouch is designed to be carried on its strap over the shoulder or side no to be hung on a saddle. No nail pouch on the inside The horse wallets are the same shape at the bottom and they are not for horse shoes so the shape could be nothing to do with its intended use. I hope this info helps for more ideas I will add the sizes once I find my ruler Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 18 October , 2009 Share Posted 18 October , 2009 Lokks like a sporran to me but I'm no expert on Scots kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromelles Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Lokks like a sporran to me but I'm no expert on Scots kit. I was thinking the same, but like you am no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Hauraki KIA KAHA Posted 19 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Hi all I did think of this also. I am no expert on Sporrans either, although I did have a look around. I found that is was nothing like any Military Sporrans in any info I can find. The only thing it has in common is the shape although it is much deeper than a sporran. It has a very long strap and is designed to be over the shoulder not around the waist. The pouch measures 9 1/2 inches deep and 7 inches wide. Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Hauraki KIA KAHA Posted 19 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Hmmm I had to use my 100 Ft 1917 military tape measure, as used by Signals and the cable wagons. To measure the pouch. The tape measure fits perfectly inside like a glove. Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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