hyper2The first muster of the Massachussetts Bay Militia, Salem, 1637 AD
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I was… not expecting all the Spanish-looking accoutrements. oO
The little clay jars like a bandolier are called ‘apostles’ - because 12 were usually carried. Each one contains a pre-measured charge of gunpowder, which is great if you need to reload and fire quickly, especially without thinking about it, such as in a military situation.
The helmets and buff coats were pretty standard across Western Europe for military usage. Enough to turn a glancing blow from a blade, but not expected to stop a bullet.
The one fellow with a spear is probably an NCO - it was common up into the 18th century for NCOs to carry a polearm to signal their authority.
Interesting, thanks.
I guess, just by seeing Puritans depicted here and there, I hadn’t realised how well-outfitted they could be.
Miau!