Whenever the military fund will permit, the Governor, in his discretion, may prescribe an allowance to officers to cover the expense of their uniforms, arms, and equipment.
(Ga. L. 1916, p. 158, § 3; Code 1933, § 86-1002; Ga. L. 1951, p. 311, § 21; Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, § 77.)