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Keyed bugle

Associated with the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleonic Wars (1815). Copper single loop pipe; brass reinforced bell edge inscribed with retailers name, J Brown, Glasgow, above this is a commemoration inscription and the maker’s name (?), W M Funnell; brass mouthpiece with silver plated lip; seven key apertures, one key missing; suspension hook on main body. Used to call the charge at the Battle of Waterloo.

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    c.1815
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    National Army Museum
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  • Repository:National Army Museum