Kettledrum used by the 23rd Carlow Militia, 1810 (c)
A drum horse has to be over 16 hands high, strong and fit. They are the biggest horses in the Army and carry two kettledrums, one on either side of their backs. The drums are played to control the speed of the band music and also signal the Drum Major's commands.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1963-10-178-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study Collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-10-178-1
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