48th Highlanders Military Band 1907 at University Armouries

A 12 inch by 30 inch black and white picture framed in black wood of the 48th Highlanders Military band in 1907 at the University Armouries. The musical director was Captain John Slatter and the Drum Major was G. Marlborough at the time.

Side Drum 48th – 1940

Side Drum emblazoned with 48th Crest plus WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. During the 48th Highlanders brief foray into France in June 1940 the Pipes and Drums had to abandon their drums before being evacuated back to England. Later that year in September Mr. Ernest F. Cooper Esq. of the Gillette Razor Company […]

Bass Drum 15th Bn – Fragment from St Julien

This portion of a bass drum shell was picked up on the battlefield near St. Julien in April 1915 by Lt. R.D. Pank of the Royal Engineers. This battle featured the first German gas attack of the war and decimated the ranks of the 15th Bn. during which this drum must have been lost. No […]

Bass Drum 48th – WWII

Base Drum with Royal Coat of Arms; 48th Crest and WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. During the 48th Highlanders brief foray into France in June 1940 the Pipes and Drums had to abandon their drums before being evacuated back to England. Later that year in September Mr. Ernest F. Cooper Esq. of the […]

48th Side Drum, Yellow WWI

A side drum with 48th Buckle badge crest – painted (chipping); rope tension – 9 brass – possibly used by 92nd Bn of the 48th Highlanders

Side Drum 48th 1929

Side Drum with 48th Crest and WWI Battle honours and South Africa 1899-1900. This drum has a silver plate presentation attached. The drum is a “Guards’ Style” drum (so called because it is 19″ in diameter) as opposed to the “Line Regiments’ Style” (18″ diameter). On the inside of the drum shell appear the names […]

Bass Drum 15th Bn – Bullet Hole

Base Drum: wooden shell 13 lug ( brass) professional paint job no record of maker. Fake “heads” – new rope only original portions are : wooden shell, wooden cord hoops, 3 metal feet Among the several bass drums used by the 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders) this one is unique. In France, in 1917, German shrapnel […]