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Triarii · 7th November 2021, 02:57 PM

Does anyone know the purpose of the rim at the base of the patrons? Talking to C17th cavalry reenactors, including one who worked at the Royal Armouries, they hadn't determined if it was functional or just stylistic.

7th November 2021, 02:57 PM	#64
Triarii Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Bristol Posts: 120	Does anyone know the purpose of the rim at the base of the patrons? Talking to C17th cavalry reenactors, including one who worked at the Royal Armouries, they hadn't determined if it was functional or just stylistic.