Hello, I was wondering if anyone in the group might be able to provide any information about a couple of artifacts I am researching. 1. A Rondela shield with a...
Hello, Interesting. Where are these artifacts? Can you tell us something about their histories? The rodela appears to have the correct kind of lacing, though...
Hi David, As for info I can supply on the artifacts I unfortunatly don't have much as I have not had a chance to examine the shield up close yet. In June I...
Hello James, So, am I correct in assuming that both these items are in a private hands, not museums? I look forward to seeing more about the shield. Meanwhile,...
David, Yes both objects are in private hands. The Snake buckel is the property of the land owner, and the Shield will soon be at a museum where I will be able...
Hi All- I'm new to this period and I've decided to look into a bit more. I'm interesting in possibly putting together a Presidio Lancer impression c. 1790 (or...
Hello James, That is good news about the shield's going into a museum. I do hope that the institution has some kind of conservation plan for this artifact....
Hello Adam, I'm happy to help in any way I can, but in addition to do-it-yourself, you should be prepared to buy some things as well - such as the right...
Hi, You're cordially invited to participate in Hispanics in the American Revolutionary War at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, Virginia. The event is coming...
For starters, I would suggest: Almonte's Texas By Jack Jackson Texas by Teran By Jack Jackson Los Mestenos By Jack Jackson Lancers for the King By Sidney...
If you want the best impression, look as much as possible at real things rather than reconstructions. I do reconstructions and know they have a purpose, but...
Hello, I wrote the following message to Adam Lid, who contacted me offline. Since I think the information might be useful to others, I am sharing it with the...
To: EarlyFla_SE_History@yahoogroups.com From: daviswalker@... Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 16:05:43 +0000 Subject: [EarlyFla_SE_History] The Art of Power: Royal Armor...
Adam, Check out this web site; www.whirlwindtraders.com click on chris's knive page he makes a Spanish Belduque (Mexican style "Bowie" belt Knife) good knife...
David, I know a knifemaker here in the Dallas area who has done some good work for me, He does'nt make swords but his metalwork is superb I've talked to him...
Since Adam and others are based in California, they might want to look at the original inventories of goods ordered and received by the Presidio of Santa...
I don't have an original sword, no. But there are a number of genuine examples out there, starting with what he could find in Sid Brinckerhoff's book. But Rick...
Hello, I thought I'd post some photo's of a scabbard that was found in 1945. It was found in the Oklahoma panhandle (No Man's Land) near where it is believed...
Hi, Just a reminder of our upcoming Hispanics in the American Revolution program at Sully Historic Site, Chantilly Virginia, Sunday May 31, 2009. There is...
Hi, I uploaded all my photos (courtesy of my dad and Aunt Migdalia) at my flickr album. It now includes action photos of the battle reenactment. I don't know...
Hi, Here is some info on an upcoming Living History workshop at Gunston Hall, Virginia. ... Re-enactors and first-person interpreters invest thousands of...
Ah. I believe Manuel's impression is of a Cibolero of around the 1830s. But I'm not sure, I haven't seen him in a while.. There are some good pictures on...
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