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Bass drum

Large bass drum painted with the arms of George III on a bright yellow background with studded panel painted red and cords along body with leather connectors. Many supporting flags, animals, guns etc to motto which reads 'Nec Temere nec Timide'to centre and 'HON SOIT -- MAL Y PENSE' around edge. The Royal arms in an eschutcheon of pretence the Arms of Hanover without bonnet or crown. Lion rampant sable and no bordure, overall the Royal Arms a three point label argent.

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  • Repository:National Trust, Snowshill Manor