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Clash cymbal
This instrument is associated with HMS Penelope, and was damaged by bomb splinters whilst in dry dock at Malta, March/May, 1942. It is a 14-inch clash cymbal, or concert cymbal, made of brass with central boss. The leather handle is missing. It pairs with another cymbal.
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1930–42 - Maker:
K. Zyldjian & Co. - Collection:
National Museum of the Royal Navy - Inventory number:
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Turkey - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:111.142 Cymbals
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- Inscriptions:Stamped: [crescent with star] / MADE IN TURKEY / [Arabic script trademark inscription] / K. Zildjian & Co / ISTANBUL / ZILDJIAN|Stamped: R. M. B. / 614
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.142 Cymbals
- Repository:National Museum of the Royal Navy
- Measurements:Diameter: 350mm