SusanM Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Afternoon. I wonder if anyone has any info they can share about this drum. I’m afraid I know absolutely nothing about such things. Much appreciated. Susan 3 Quote
Fritz Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I would hazard an uneducated guess and say this was a standard British Infantry drum. It has the Royal coat of arms and otherwise no particular regimental designation, I don't know if the colouring black, white and red has any significance or if this is original to the drum, possibly repainted, as the white looks a little new. The sides and emblem seem to be made of brass, with traces of gilt, which has dulled over the years, so the item is presumably pre-war or much oder, but has the King's crown, as used 1902-1952. The emblem seems to be attached by screws, originality of which may be questionable. Cetainly interesting and unusual. Perhaps somebody else in the forum knows more? 3 Quote
Kenny Andrew Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Hi Susan, welcome to the forum, yes the drum is a general service drum, probably WW1 period. The red, black and white is correct but it looks like it may have been touched up in places. Most likely used by a drummer boy as the Regimental drums tended to be the bigger style rather than the snare drum type. I have attached a picture of a similar one. The General service badge was worn by the following units Volunteer training units General List General service corps Labour corps Military Provost staff corps 2 Quote
Fritz Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 The cap badge in the picture looks very much like Royal Engineers? 2 Quote
Kenny Andrew Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 yes it is Engineers was just referring to the pattern of drum, and as you say regarding the General service badge it would need a hands on inspection to verify whiter it was original to the drum or added later. Looks like white filler has been added to the lower part of the drum too. 1 Quote
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