Thank you Douglas. I think that will do just fine. I have located a field carriage drawing with everything identified, I just have to figure out how best to get it transferred.
Also, remember after we mention the next two words that we are never timid about explaining confusing terms. The meanings and the differences between "Implements" and "Accuterments", (also spelled "Accutrements") are clear on some items which are clearly tools or implements and really fuzzy on other items like the lowly, "Pass Box". Our understanding of the very basic difference between these two groups of artillery related equipment is this: Items which directly allow the artilleryman to do his work or directly assist him in doing such work, are called implements. Examples of these are worms, sponges, rammers, tow hooks, prolongs, friction- primers, gimlets and pass boxes. The last item assists the artillerymen in performing their duties in relative safety by shielding the powder charge from sparks and flaming bits of flannel as it is delivered to the muzzle of the gun ready for charge ramming. If it were to be called an accouterment, it would only have the purpose of merely a transportation container, like the "tube-pouch" which is worn by the gunner on a waist belt and contains implements like thumbstalls, priming-wires, vent-punches, gunner's pincers, lanyards, friction-tubes and gimlets. Common accuterments the artillerymen would carry while on campaign would be items such as bed rolls, canteens, hats, load bearing straps, overcoats, oilskins or suspenders to name a few. The only tool we can think of which would almost certainly would be called an accouterment is a coffee grinder. Maybe you know of more.
Tracy
