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Bandolier

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Collection Type

  • Armament

Date

1935-1960

GUSN

GUSN-26187

Description

8 shaped cylindrical containers w/ slip-on covers strung onto a wide leather band by leather tongs. Central kidskin pouch w/ 11 lead balls. Worn over shoulder by musketeers--each cylinder contained 1 measure of powder or charge for musket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandoliers (shoulder belts)
leather
wood (plant material)
reproductions
Leather
Reproduction
BANDOLIER

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1397

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