17th Century Grenadier Equipment

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

I am researching a late 17th Century British Grenadier kit and I am getting down to the details and need some help. Has anyone seen any pertinent documentation on their equipment during this time. I am PARTICULARLY interested in what materials their grenade bags were made of. I am guessing either a tarred canvas or a leather bag - to keep the fuses dry. Anyone still on here who would like to share information / insight? Anything helps.

Edited July 18, 2011 by Ivan Henry aka Moose

[Bos'n Cross]

.........iv seen an artist interpretation in an osprey book, that for sure shows the bag as being leather........

[PoD]

I'm pretty sure i have read that they were leather. from the first 2 illustrations it seems to be soft leather though from the creases in the bag itself.

[Cuisto Mako]

Well apparently there is not much evidence regarding waxed or tarred canvas bag during 17th c in general, so probably a safer bet to go with leather...

[Jas. Hook]

I'm with Cuisto on this. I think that leather would be more durable bag for carring grenados.

It is interesting that the top two illustrations are very similar, like one was copied from the other by a different artist????

Jas. Hook

[Ivan Henry aka Moose]

THanks! Looks like a leather bag it is... No for the grenadoes... (maniacal laugh)