This French Army drum embodies the rich military heritage of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Featuring an authentic brass shell, red, blue, and white painted hoops, and classic rope tensioning, it reflects the very drums that once marched with French troops through the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Perfect for collectors, reenactors, and history enthusiasts, this drum is a true piece of military history, crafted in the traditional manner that has stood the test of time.
- Heads: Calf skin
- Shell: Brass 0.8mm thick - 15 inch diameter, 11 inch high
- Hoops: Wooden - Painted White, Red & Blue
- Counter hoops: Wooden
- Rope: Cotton - White
- Rope braces: Leather - White
- Rope slides: Brass
- Snare: Gut
- Snare mounts: Brass
- Protection feet: Brass
- Carrying hook: Brass
- Carrying belt/sling: Leather - White with stick pockets
- Vent hole: Resin
- Sticks: Olive wood - Painted black with brass ferrules. Tip18.5mm long, 14.5mm diameter
- Back carrying belt: Leather - White
- Total drum height: 15 inches
- Sound: Authentic, deep, and resonant – true to its historic period.
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French Army Drum ca 1720-1815
- Product Code: FH-9
- Availability: In Stock
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$350.00