Members zenhas Posted October 2, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 2, 2016 On 10/1/2016 at 8:32 PM, smcconnell said: Regarding the tassels: They represent the old muzzle loading containers that held powder and a ball or shot. They were carried by "game keepers" or gun carriers for a "quick" second shot rather than measuring out powder, pouring it down the muzzle, and then loading some lead, either ball or shot. They were made from wood, leather or bone. Eventually paper was used as a wrapping and in place of a piece of cloth. At least it is one theory. Stan Sporran tassels, far as I know, have the only decorative meaning. Sporran is not and also never was a kind of ammo pouch. Since the kilt worn by Scottish highlanders had no pockets, they used sporrans for personal belongings. So it stands for a "pouch substitute". You probably mean cartridges which were carried in bellyboxes. But that's the really different thing. Quote
Members gmace99 Posted October 2, 2016 Members Report Posted October 2, 2016 The tassels are decorative . Some military regiments would have 5 or 6 tassels to identify a regiment. The sporran you have made would be a day sporran. If it was a dress sporran it would have silver or jewels and fur . A sporran was used because kilts don't have pockets Quote www.uksaddlery.com Saddlery training courses in Dunoon Scotland UK.
Members zenhas Posted October 2, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 2, 2016 gmace99> Agree. I told that earlier. It was made as day sporran for the son of my friend. Pouch is about 20 percent smaller than regular sporrans. Quote
Members zenhas Posted October 6, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2016 When talked to the recipient of the sporran at the page beginning, I promised to make another. So, here it is. Quote
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