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Presentation bugle in B-flat
Double coiled presentation bugle made of entirely of sterling silver. Two cord ring plates located on the bell rim and on the lower yard. Chain ring plate with chain located at the second bow. Nickel-silver mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument was presented by Lt. Col. W. H. Trevor DSO to the 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). It belonged to the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
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1919 - Maker:
Hawkes & Son [Corporation] - Collection:
National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: HAWKES & SON / MAKERS / LONDON / 20733|Silver hallmarks throughout the instrument: - H&SN (Hawkes & Son); - lion passant (sterling silver); - leopard's face (London); - gothic d (1919)" |Engraved on bell: PRESENTED BY / LIEUT; COL; W. H. TREVOR, D.S.O. / TO 2ND BATTALION, THE BUFFS (EAST KENT REGIMENT) / 1919|Silver shield plate on bell with the Buffs regiment cap badge with dragon passant, motto (Veteri Frondescit Honore), battle honours, crown and English rose, and a separate silver scroll plate inscribed "2nd Battalion The Buffs."
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 298mm; Height: 185mm; Bell diameter: 104mm