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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. rolleyes.gif

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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.

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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???? :unsure:

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