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What is a battle drum?
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A battle drum is a musical instrument used as a tool of war. In some cases, drums call soldiers to battle. In other cases, the rhythm played on the drum provides instructions to soldiers, telling them to execute particular maneuvers, advance or retreat. Military forces may also use battle drums to provide a cadence when training soldiers to march in formation. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique drums.
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Vintage 1930s-1960s German Landsknechte Military Drum with Blue Flames
Located in Andernach, DE
Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cowhide, Plastic, Plywood
A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co
By Carrington & Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
., in the form of two military drums from the Kings Own Hussars with regimental crest with battle honours, on three feet, the hinged covers enclosing glass inkwells set on an ebonise...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Handsome Military Snare Drum from Sevenoaks Air Training Corps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Handsome military snare drum from sevenoaks air training corps.
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic
Napoleonic Military Musicians – Sapper, Horn Player, and Drum Major, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleonic Military Musicians – Sapper, Horn Player, and Drum Major, 1859
This distinctive set of two hand-colored lithographs portrays the ceremonial and musical figures of Napoleo...
Category
Antique 1850s Prints
Materials
Paper
REVOLVING MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURGUNDY LEATHER DRUM SiDE END TABLE BEVAN FUNNELL
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this The Revolving Military Campaign Regency Style Drum Side End Table by Bevan Funnell
It is a unique and elegant piece o...
Category
20th Century British Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Glass Drum Lidded Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and evocative find for collectors of novelty glass or military-inspired decor, this drum jar is a timeless conversation starter ready to elevate your home.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
