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Military bass drum

This instrument is associated with the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. It is a standard pattern, 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:
    1990–5
  • Maker:
    Premier [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Museum of Army Music
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  • Place of production:
    England
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  • Decorative elements:Heraldic emblazonment of the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, with Royal Coat of Arms included and respective badge. Counterhoops with standard wavy-line pattern in Royal tri-colour (blue, red and white).
  • Inscriptions:Metal plate on vent hole: Premier / England (stamped 3737)|Branded on the inside of shell: A1/7710-99-120 2653 / 7740
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  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Width: 310mm; Diameter: 730mm