Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Ca. 1500 to 1650: Bandeliers for Arquebusiers and Musketeers

Matchlock · 17th March 2014, 07:23 PM

There are two Emden variants as a solution to fix a length of matchcord to the bandelier: a brass ring (now patinated to a greenish black) or a leather loop.

Please note the way the piece of felt for resting the heavy musket on the shoulder more comfortably is sewn to the main belt.

And enjoy the best and most detailed photos ever taken of wonderfully preserved, 400 year-old musketeers bandeliers!

Best,
Michael

17th March 2014, 07:23 PM	#13
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	There are two Emden variants as a solution to fix a length of matchcord to the bandelier: a brass ring (now patinated to a greenish black) or a leather loop. Please note the way the piece of felt for resting the heavy musket on the shoulder more comfortably is sewn to the main belt. And enjoy the best and most detailed photos ever taken of wonderfully preserved, 400 year-old musketeers bandeliers! Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 17th March 2014 at 08:04 PM.