Bugle, Russian Forces, Crimean War, 1854 (c)
Brass double-coiled bugle (B-flat or C) with a small bell flare and reinforced rim. Embossed oval brass plaque on bell with a variation of the Russian coat of arms with double-headed eagle with spread wings, holding a thunderbolt and a torch in its claws, with an image of St George slaying the dragon on the breast (shield).
This instrument was used by Russian forces and was presumably taken by a British serviceman as a souvenir during the Crimean War (1854-1856).
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1965-01-162-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study Collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1965-01-162-1