2nd (QUEENS ROYAL) Regiment of Foot

Drummers

Of The

Pennisular & Napoleonic Wars

Drummers Sword and discription from Military Heritage.

http://www.militaryheritage.com/1796sjt.htm

''While the Sergeant's sword was a mark of rank, the Drummer's sword was his only defence. Since many of the Drummers and Fifers were younger and smaller in stature, it was necessary for the blades of these swords either be short or curved like light cavalry sabres so they did not drag on the ground.

Pictorial evidence from the late 18th century shows a variety of regimental patterns being used. In 1796 a standard pattern was selected for the Army's Drummers that had a 24 inch straight blade. Aside from the shorter blade it was identical to the Sergeant's pattern. Again it is likely this sword was carried by "the Drums" of some regiments prior to this date.''

http://www.qcmilitaria.com/hangers.htm

cheffins.co.uk

A Drummer's sword Mk II, 1895, maker Robert Mole, Birmingham

http://www.cheffins.co.uk/fineart/catalogues/2005/050526attic/display.asp?section=

Militaria&searchterm=&lotno=&range=

Sword of the Month: Contributed by Garth D. (USA)

British Drummer Sword Mark I Pattern of 1856

http://hometown.aol.com/machood/britdrum1856.html