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Duty bugle in B-flat
Double coiled duty bugle made of copper with brass trimmings (rim, bow guard, ferrule, mouthpiece receiver, chain and cord ring plates). Two cord ring plates located on the bell rim and on the lower yard. Chain ring plate with partial chain located at the second bow. Brass mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument belonged to the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
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1915–1925 - Maker:
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National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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England - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
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- Decorative elements:Green cord and tassel.
- Inscriptions:Stamped on mouthpiece: RIVIERE / HAWKES
- 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: 104mm