16e-17e eeuwse kruitapostel Middeleeuws zwaard weapon holders and similar items

weapon holders and similar items

They were the precursors of the Oakeshott Type X

The spatha was a lot longer than the gladius

but traded worldwide

You can fasten the greaves to your lower legs with the strong leather straps

16e-17e eeuwse kruitapostel Middeleeuws zwaard weapon holders and similar itemsThis apostle was meant for easily carrying gunpowder around the body. In these containers the gunpowder stayed dry. They were called apostles because a musketeer carried 12 pieces with him. This apostle is delivered per piece. They are completely hand made, their length is 11,3 cm and their width is 2,7 cm. Each holder can contain 100 grains of black gunpowder.