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Duty bugle in B-flat
Double coiled duty bugle made entirely of brass. Chain and cord ring plates on second bow, plus one second cord ring plate on ferrule. Brass mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument is associated with The Buffs regiment and belonged to the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum."
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1935–1958 - 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:Red, yellow and blue cord and tassels.
- Inscriptions:Brass castings welded on bell tube: [crown] / BUFFS / [dragon passant with scroll reading BUFFS] / C. A. (monogram)|Stamped on bell: [broad arrow] / 98445 / BUFFS.
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 286mm; Height: 180mm; Bell diameter: 103mm