Weapons from Light Horse brigade stolen

A SWORD and rifle used in the Australian Light Horse Brigade at the Battle of Beersheba in 1917 have been stolen from an RSL in Sydney's west.
The World War I artefacts were taken during a break-in at the Auburn RSL, in Sydney's west, during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Pawn shops should be on the lookout for them, the NSW government says.

The Beersheba battle in southern Palestine is famous for the brigade's dramatic charge while under fire.

Both items were donated by a local man whose father was in the brigade and had them in his possession at Beersheba.

MP for Auburn Barbara Perry has asked the perpetrators to come forward and return the stolen items before Anzac Day on April 25.

"Pawn shops also need to be on the lookout for the items and if they see them, immediately notify the police," Ms Perry said.

She said anyone with further information should contact the police.

"I'm appealing to anyone who knows more about this to step forward so these items can be recovered and we can bring the perpetrators to justice."