FDA-A.406-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.406-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
4th Eton College Light Infantry Drum
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Small turquoise painted rope tension marching drum, with the Eton coat-of arms, with rope on the sides, on a later oak stand with cabriole legs and later glass top
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 390mm
diameter (actual size): 440mm
diameter (actual size): 440mm
Inscription
Inscribed, above: ‘Esto Perpetua'; below: ‘4th (Eton College) V.B. Oxfordshire Lt. INF.'
Material
rope
paint
brass
steel
oak
glass
paint
brass
steel
oak
glass
Physical description
Small turquoise painted rope tension marching drum; with a banner with lettering, above a scrolled cartouche with the Eton coat-of-arms, above foliate branches of palm and laurel leaves and ribbon with a Latin motto, with rope on the sides, on a later oak stand with cabriole legs and later glass top
Production
Date
20th century
