Wild West Accessories – Frontier Costumes
Beyond gunpowder and steel, the Western era was marked by accessories that spoke of profession, position, and survival. From the bayonet stuck in the soldier's side to the holster hidden in the outlaw's boot, each piece holds stories of trails, duels, and nights in the elements.
The essentials of the border
In our collections, you'll find objects that defined life in the West: bayonets and holsters , pistol and revolver holsters for carrying your weapon at your side, wide-brimmed hats for sun protection, replica bullets and gunpowder flasks for decoration and reenactment, and piston wrenches and maintenance tools for restoration and assembly enthusiasts.
Featured accessories and their use
- Bayonets: Used both in close combat and mounted on rifles; tempered steel pieces that combined defense and military symbolism.
- Knife sheaths and boot sheaths: stitched leather sheaths, practical for keeping a Bowie knife or boot knife close at hand.
- Pistol and revolver holsters: leather holsters and sashes that allowed for instant draw; essential for sheriffs, outlaws, and cavalrymen.
- Hats of the era, from Stetsons to more modest hats, protected from the sun and defined status and profession.
- Replica bullets and cartridges: items for display, dioramas, and reenactments without real-life use; useful in museography and dramatization.
- Gunpowder flasks and containers: tin or glass with stoppers, historical reenactments used for decoration and collections.
- Piston wrenches and tools: maintenance tools for revolvers and flintlock/muzzle-loading firearms; essential for restorers.
- Leather holsters and belts: ergonomically designed for carrying ammunition and tools; with brass buckles and reinforced stitching.
- Spurs and stirrups: cavalry pieces that accompanied the rider in his daily work and in combat.
- Canteens and travel flasks: tin or lined with leather; companions on long journeys and patrols.
- Binoculars and compasses: optics and basic navigation for explorers and border guards.
- Badges, plaques, and metal ornaments: sheriff badges, uniforms, and ornamental equipment in brass or steel.
Materials and manufacturing of the time
Western accessories were made from readily available, durable materials: tanned leather for holsters and belts, brass for buckles and ornaments, carbon steel for bayonets and tools, tin or glass for flasks and canteens, and hardwoods for handles and details. The combination of functionality and simplicity defines each object, designed to withstand dust, rain, and long journeys.
A booty worthy of the frontier
Gather the accessories that complete any Wild West evocation: useful for historical reenactments, perfect for collections and displays, and essential for those seeking authenticity in every detail. Explore bayonets, scabbards, hats, and maintenance items in the Medieval Shop .
