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Military side drum
This instrument is associated with The Band of the King's Division. It is a military side drum with emblazoned wooden shell and chrome-plated hardware. It has 14-inch synthetic heads (Premier Percussion SD Heavy Batter), a rod-tensioning system with metal counterhoops and double-sided wall lugs (8 rods), and a parallel action snare with lever.
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2006–10 - Maker:
G. Potter & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
Museum of Army Music - Inventory number:
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Aldershot (Timezone: Europe/London)
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- Decorative elements:Heraldic emblazonment of the Band of The King's Division, with Royal Coat of Arms and respective badges.
- Inscriptions:Black metal plate: George Potter & Co / PHONE ALDERSHOT 22100 (and) ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND. (and) GRAMS POTTER ALDERSHOT (and stamped: 6 95)|Metal plate on vent hole: Premier / England|Ink stamp on batter head: PREMIER/SD / Heavy Batter
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- Repository:Museum of Army Music
- Measurements:Height: 315mm; Diameter: 375mm