Late 17th and 18th century Swedish uniforms and equipment.

I took these pictures at the Army Museum in Stockholm. The next best museum in Stockholm and a must if you visit the city

Harnesk m/1683

The cavalry armour stopped a musket ball from 20 paces. All armour were actually tested before delivery.

"Kyller"

A thick elk leather coat was worn under the armor

Officers Gorget 1670

Worn by all officers. the king's monogram is missing.

Officer, Upplands regiment late 17th century

Private, Upplands regiment late 17th century

Swedish Field drum , The great northern war 1700 - 1721

Swedish Cavalry , The great northern war 1700 - 1721

Some pictuers of the "Karolin" uniform. Foot soldiers wore the same type of uniform, except for the boots

At the beginning of the Great Northern war the "karpus" cap was still common.

Infantry musket m/1716 and sword m/1711

After the defeat at Poltava it was necessary to equip a new army. this time with less expensive materials.

Uniform m/1756

From left: Shirt and underwear. Vest with arms and pants with flap and buttons. Uniform coat and tricorne. Cape. 

Uniform m/1756

From left: Sword. Belt and holster for the sword and bayonet. Shoes.

Cartridge box m/1756

Small pelt knapsack.