I see some members have wooden blocks with drilled holes in them, is this regulation and if so how many holes and what diameter?

Spare flints, rags, pin for clearing flash pan hole ?

probably not
car keys, change for the hot-dog vendor, sunglasses and mobile phone.

Merci d'avance
Christopher

Hi Chris,

i have a plan for a cartridge block that i will bring to Fort Paull on Sunday. If you plan to make one, they do require a lot of effort to make a good one, make sure you use a hard wood. The Giberne carried flints, any musket tools and bits of wrag. I have seen referances to one of the holes containing a glass tube or metal flask for carrying oil. I decided that a glass item was too dangerous to carry and trying to souce a suitable metal flask is like trying to find hens teeth, i have tried for the last 18 months to get one! I would suggest you carry the metal needle or'pick' on a length of brass chain attached to the plastrons of your habit-veste, less likley to loose it and handier in a firefight.

See you Sunday.

ps i'll try to remember the dress!

Thanks David for bringing along the box, if your neighbour can make me up one that would be fantastic, I am sure there is a market for at least a dozen in our unit alone !
Vive l'empereur
Christopher