Army Puttee;Army Puttee;Army Puttee

Army Puttee;Army Puttee;Army Puttee

Artefact



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Army puttee, which intended to be wrapped around the leg from ankle to knee for protection. It is made of a long, thin piece of knit material. One end is pointed and sewn to a long, narrower strap. It also has a small brass pin that reads "R Fox". The puttee was owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen of the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, and 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars.

Army puttee, which intended to be wrapped around the leg from ankle to knee for protection. It is made of a long, thin piece of knit material. One end is pointed and sewn to a long, narrower strap. It also has a small brass pin that reads "R Fox". The puttee was owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen of the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, and 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars.
Wool, Wool
Label painted on the end reads: "Made in England".

Label painted on the end reads: "Made in England".
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