This is the Young miniatures Polish Hussar Nobleman bust There is a metal box on the strap, does anyone know what it is? Cartridge case, make up bag, lunch box? Any help would be appreciated.

Dak

So, it is a man purse.
Dak

See here perhaps
https://figurementors.com/reviews/kit-review-polish-hussar-nobleman-young-miniatures/


in the text you read : ... powder horn .... pouch ...
We are in the 16th century, the time you reloaded the VietNam war was already over
You reload when you have plenty of time, when not in combat, so a small quantity of bullet in a small pouch seems normal

Very poor molding, lack of finesse on such a big scale ( I have seen far better on 54mm in metal 50 years back )
It's a bit like the guys who showed us, some weeks ago, a Hussard bust same scale with braidings looking like parachute straps ( duelist if I remember correctly )

Yes, I read that review. I'm working on both this one and the Winged guy, too. detail o
looks good to me based on the pictures of the armor and the re-enactors.

Dak

Yeah, it's a cartridge box. I don't know about packing personal items in it, though. They tended to have a wooden block inside, drilled with holes to hold the cartridges and help the soldier reach in and find a catridge quickly, without digging around.

It's sitting a little far forward on that figure, too; call it artistic license. When worn on a shoulder belt, the pouch tended to be carried behind, at the rear of the hip. There were cartridge pouches worn at the front, at the belly, but they were carried on waistbelts, not over the shoulder.

Prost!
Brad

Well, it does match a photograph.
Dak