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Drumstick

Wooden drumstick for military side drum painted in black colour, with hallmarked silver cap on butt, and parallel grooved lines on grip. Associated with The Buffs regiment.

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    1935–1958
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    National Army Museum
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  • Inscriptions:Embossed on handle cap: [dragon passant] / THE BUFFS (on scroll)|Stamped on handle cap: RN (hallmark) SILVER
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  • Repository:National Army Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 415mm