Bass drum, Hendon Battalion, Middlesex National Reserve, 1910 (c)-1914 (c)

Made by Boosey and Company, 295 Regent Street, London.

The National Reserve was created in 1910 for men with previous military service, aged over 45. In time of war, they could be called on to fill vacancies created in the Territorial Force or undertake other 'sedentary duties'. In 1916 the National Reserve was incorporated into the Royal Defence Corps.