31353 Federal Irish Brigade Kneeling Ramming W Most medieval collectors are more

Most medieval collectors are more than familiar with the Mel Gibson movie “Braveheart”

The shako is also of a French pattern made of fabric covered pasteboard

Three sitting Aussie ‘Grunts’ from the Royal Australian Regiment in various seated poses

Travelling bands of mercenary soldiers would often be hired by nobles and great houses to provide extra protection and security

31353 Federal Irish Brigade Kneeling Ramming W Most medieval collectors are moreA black powder musket is a simple instrument, at its core it is a hollow tube, closed at one end, open at the other. Powder is poured down the tube, a bullet is seated and rammed down the barrel. An ignition cap is put in place and when stuck by the hammer, the powder is ignited, discharging the weapon. The drill is repeated and repeated and in so doing, burned powder silt begins to build up. This process is called fouling. Black powder residue