Waistbelt, Infantry, associated with Bde Sgn Edmond Hoile, 1880 (c).
Brown leather.

Part of the Edmond Hoile equipment; trial equipment prepared by Sgn Edmond Hoile.
One of the experiments in equipment for relieving the discomfort of the Infantry soldier.’s pack. This equipment which consists of leather straps and a cane harness was devised by Brigade-Surgeon Edmond Hoile 1880 (c). Brigade Surgeon Hoile served in the Army Medical Department 1858-1883 and was attached to the 17th Lancers 1871-1873. Although foul and hot weather covers had been in use for many years the use of specially made foul and hot weather garments was slow in making progress after the Peninsular War (1808-1814).