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Drum

A brass drum, with top skin only. Plain metal middle with wooden bands, top and bottom, painted black and white triangular patterns on rim/ top. Has metal handle on side. Oval plate on side of drum has Russian two-headed eagle under crown, and is inscribed with details of capture: "Captured Bomarsund Island" "By the 2nd company" "Royal Sappers & Miners" "10th Septr. 1854"

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  • Repository:Royal Engineers Museum, Library & Archive