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Presentation bugle in B-flat
Double-coiled presentation bugle made entirely of sterling silver (electroplate silver?). Ring plate for mouthpiece chain. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument was presented to Dmr. W. Addison (4106) by Col. R. B. Glover (DSO), and it is associated with the Middlesex Regiment.
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1915 - Maker:
Atkin, Harry - Collection:
National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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Sheffield (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 on bell: COLONEL R.F.G. GLOVER D.S.O. / MAJOR ? C.H. UNWIN. / CAPTAIN. ADJ.T / (…) ALBUHERA / MIDDLESEX REGIMENT / 12TH SERVICE BATTALION / MIDDLESEX REG. / |Silver hallmarks stamped on bell: - H.A. (Atkin Brothers - Harry Atkin); - crown (Sheffield); - lion passant (sterling silver); - gothic x (1915)" |Stamped on garland: PRESENTED TO DMR. W. ADDISON 4106 / BY COLONEL R.B.G.
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 270mm; Height: 180mm; Bell diameter: 103mm