08-21-2007, 10:31 PM
Martin,
I have to agree with Jona, that I think that relief looks like a Renaissance piece. There's just something about the style that looks more like 1550 than 150. The bag looks rather like the type of bag we call a snap sack in 16th-17th century reenacting. It is a tubular bag, open at both ends, with a strap that is worn across the body like in this relief. In it the soldier might carry an extra shirt, hose, any personal effect and a day or two's dry rations.
Hope this is a help,
Lucianus
I have to agree with Jona, that I think that relief looks like a Renaissance piece. There's just something about the style that looks more like 1550 than 150. The bag looks rather like the type of bag we call a snap sack in 16th-17th century reenacting. It is a tubular bag, open at both ends, with a strap that is worn across the body like in this relief. In it the soldier might carry an extra shirt, hose, any personal effect and a day or two's dry rations.
Hope this is a help,
Lucianus
L.E. Pearson
