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Post by Cajun » Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:13 am

Hello!

I was observing my new Swedish miniatures from Underbed and I noticed there is a sort of rod above the scabbard. Is that a ramrod (I hope that is the official term) or the scabbard for the bayonet? And if so, what color should these be?

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Post by Heneborn » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:15 am

Yes that's where the bayonet goes, don't know the english term for it.

I paint the thing that connects to the belt in light beige (representing leather) and the "bayonet-holding-part" in black with a little part of metal in the end.

...hope that helps :lol:
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Post by Cajun » Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:35 pm

Very much - thanks!
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Post by reiver rob » Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:56 pm

Yes Heneborn is right, it's the bayonet scabbard above the sword. Black in colour with either a gold or brass end. The retaining strap/belt for the sword and bayonet were natural leather, beige or buff.
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Post by Heneborn » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:05 pm

If I'm not completely mistaken (I can't find my sources :oops: ) the leather that the scabbard (that's the word!) was fasten to is actually elk skin. In earlier years (during the TYW and the scanian war but probably a few years into the GNW too) the cavalry's whole uniform was made out of elk skin and called "kyller" in swedish, a breastplate was worn above it. It made for good protection against bullets and swords!
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Post by Cajun » Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:07 am

Outstanding information, gentlemen. Thanks!
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