Drummer’s bullion-embroidered trade badge, worked in gold-coloured bullion wire on a scarlet cloth backing. This type of British Army trade badge is associated with the distinctive specialist insignia worn by military drummers, identifying the wearer’s regimental or ceremonial musical role.
The badge is produced in the traditional bullion embroidery style, with metallic wire forming the design against a contrasting scarlet ground. Bullion embroidered insignia was used on dress and ceremonial uniforms where a more elaborate appearance was required than standard machine-embroidered or metal insignia. The combination of gold bullion and scarlet cloth is particularly characteristic of British military ceremonial and regimental dress.
Drummer’s badges are of particular interest to collectors of British Army insignia, military trade badges, drummer badges, British regimental badges, bullion embroidery, military music insignia, ceremonial uniform and British militaria. They also complement collections of regimental drum banners, bandsmen’s insignia, tunic badges and other specialist British Army uniform items.
The badge provides an attractive example of traditional British military embroidery and the importance attached to regimental musicians and ceremonial dress within the British Army. Its compact format makes it suitable for display alongside other British Army trade badges and embroidered uniform insignia.
Dimensions
Approx. 85mm × 90mm
Condition
As new
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