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Presentation bugle in B-flat
Double coiled presentation bugle made of silver, with silver trimmings (rim, bow guard, ferrule, mouthpiece receiver, chain loop brace, chain). Silver mouthpiece chained to the instrument. Nominal pitch: 4 1/2-ft Bb. Associated with the 4th Battalion Manchester Regiment.
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1901 - Maker:
G. Potter & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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Aldershot (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
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- Inscriptions:Engraved just above garland: GEORGE POTTER & Co. ALDERSHOT|Engraved on bell: PRESENTED / TO THE / DRUMS / 4. BN. / MANCHESTER REGT. / BY / LT. COL. L. L. STEELE / 1.4.1901 (PORTLAND)|Stamped in mouthpiece: POTTER / ALDERSHOT
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 282mm; Height: 184mm; Bell diameter: 105mm