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Presentation bugle in B-flat
Double coiled presentation bugle made of copper with brass trimmings (rim, bow guard, ferrule, mouthpiece receiver, and chain ring plate). Brass mouthpiece and brass chain. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument was presented to Drummer Richard Waddup (7327), Volunteer Company, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs. It belonged to the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
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1901–1903 - Maker:
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National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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England - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
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- Decorative elements:Green cord and tassels.
- Inscriptions:Engraved on bell: CAPE COLONY / ORANGE RIVER / TRANSVAAL|Silver plate soldered onto bell: 7327 / DRUMR R. WADDUP / VOL.TR COY. / 2ND BATT. THE BUFFS (gothic script)|Engraved on garland: SOUTH (1900-1) AFRICA (in scroll)|Stamped on mouthpiece: BOOSEY & CO. and [broad arrow]
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 275mm; Height: 180mm; Bell diameter: 101-104mm