I like that Emperor Wanli's panoply!
It would be a very nice figure... and thank's to Lirui hints!
I find quite possible, and even logical and plausible, that some body-guards could be dressed in the same way of the emperor they protected...
I'm not an expert but I heard about several similar cases...
is important to show the presence of high commanders and chiefs on the battlefield, but is also tactically ovious to disguise their personal presence to avoid targeting.
And here are the complete Datong sets finished!
Of course the separate guns, swords and bags will be casted to be enough for every figure (as you see are resin castings, and some still have to be "primer finished" like the rest).
We decided to include some bags, after all it could be plausible that such gunners may kept some ammo and powder and fuses along with them... despite the lack of evidences of course imposed a choice of generic bags, instead than something particular and precise... which however can be useful accessories anyway.