Gunpowder measure from the civil war period

Just how much Market Lavington was involved in the English civil war is not known. The major Battle of Roundway took place on 13th July 1643, just to the north of Devizes but it seems unlikely that skirmishes took place in the Lavington area. So probably the 17th century powder-measure, found in a field in…

Heart of the Southern War Machine: The Augusta Powder Works was an unparalleled accomplishment of military industry

A 1950s fireplace Market Lavington Museum

Condition & Things of Note:, Squashed on both sides, Signs of wear (or love throughout the years!), Measurements:22cm x 11cm x 4cm , Item Number

Civil War Era Copper Black Powder Flask & Measure

Did soldiers, at least in the US, really stick with the same one shot at a time, load gun powder in manually, metal rod in the barrel, musket technology until around the

A Fishtail Tile Market Lavington Museum

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A 1950s fireplace Market Lavington Museum

This authentic relic is a black powder measuring cup from Fort during the Civil War era. It is a rare piece of militaria from Mexico, with a

Authentic Civil War Era Artifacr Relic Black Powder Measuring Cup From Fort