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Presentation bugle in B-flat

Double-coiled presentation bugle made entirely of nickel-silver. Ring plate for mouthpiece and sash steel chain. Silver plated mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument was presented by Lt. D. C. Coates, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), in vacating his position as Adjutant, in August 1931. It belonged to the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

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  • Decorative elements:Red, yellow and blue cord and tassels.
  • Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: Silverine (gothic script) / [unicorn head] / POTTER / LONDON / MAKERS|Engraved on bell: cap badge of the Buffs regiment with dragon and inscribed scroll for the 1st Battalion|Stamped on garland: PRESENTED / BY / LIEUTENANT D. C. COATES / ON VACATING APPOINTMENT OF ADJUTANT / AUGUST 1931|Stamped on 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: 280mm; Height: 180mm; Bell diameter: 103mm