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Drum-major in Full Uniform
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Drum-major in Full Uniform

A. Courtois · 1825 - 1827 · lithography; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Military bands were under the command of a drummajor, who was part of the headquarters staff. He was the most lavishly dressed man in the regiment and responsible for leading the band, keeping the tempo with a baton while marching.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDrum-major in Full Uniform. 1825 - 1827. A. Courtois. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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