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Military bass drum

This instrument is associated with the Band of the Queen's Royal Lancers. It is a military bass drum with emblazoned wooden shell, wooden counterhoops, 28-inch synthetic heads, and a chrome-plated rod-tensioned system using claws and double-wall lugs (10 rods). It has a chrome-plated carry ring/eye, and six steel feet painted in red.

  • Date:
    1993–6
  • Maker:
    G. Potter & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Museum of Army Music
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  • Place of production:
    Aldershot (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Decorative elements:Heraldic emblazonment of the Band of the Queen's Royal Lancers, with Royal Coat of Arms included and respective badge. Counterhoops with standard wavy-line pattern in Royal tri-colour (blue, red and white).
  • Inscriptions:Black metal plate: George Potter & Co / PHONE ALDERSHOT 22100 (and) ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND. (and) GRAMS POTTER ALDERSHOT (and stamped: 9 96)|Metal plate on vent hole: Premier / England
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  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Width: 310mm; Diameter: 735mm