Rustmästare

[Nancy Wiberg Jones]

One of my ancestors was a Rustmästare in Västgöta Dals regemente about 1792.  My Swedish Geneological Dictionary defines Rustmästare as an armourer.  I take that to mean someone who makes armour.  Is that accurate?  
 
Regards,
 
Nancy

[Karin Bergström (Athen)]

Nancy,
 
Rustmästare was a military rank. During the period 1615 -1835 a rustmästare was a pettyofficer within the infantry. He handled the ammunition and gave it to the soldiers after orders. He also inspected the weapons and was responsible that the soldiers kept the weapons clean and ready.
 
Regards,
Karin

[Nancy Wiberg Jones]

Thank you Karin.