13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 K&C WW1 It is important to note

It is important to note that officers had to purchase their own swords

to quote from Pride & Prejudice “…soon drew the attention of the room by his fine

All too soon alas

Their study construction and height of anywhere from from 4 to 6 feet dissuaded all but the most determined freeloader

and turned back the German counter-offensive at the Battle of the Bulge

13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 K&C WW1 It is important to noteBritish Royal Marine Drummer, 1805 16 The drum was the preferred method of delivering signals of movement on the battlefield as it was loud enough to be heard over the din of combat. On board ship, a drummers rhythm would direct the changing of the watches or beat the men to quarters. Royal Marine Drummers were first mentioned in the 1664 Convening Order, at the formation of Corps and so pride themselves as being the oldest branch in the Corps.