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What is a military drum called?
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The military has a history of using many different drum types. The military uses drums for martial music, communication, drills, honors and ceremonies. Military drum types include Chinese zhangu, snare drums and timpanis. Shop a collection of vintage military drums and other military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
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Traditional German Landsknechte Military Drum, Blue Flames, vintage 30s-60s
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
$506 Sale Price
30% Off
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


