During the American Civil War, the snare drum was an integral part of army life. For the drummers themselves, their instrument represented a unique avenue of service where zealous - sometimes underaged - patriots could join the war efforts without being directly engaged in active combat. To soldiers in battle, listening to the drum could either inspire nationalism or fear, depending on whether the staccato taps came from their own drummers or those of the enemy. Outside of combat, the drum helped create order in camp and in drill, as well as provide some musical relief from the dullness of a long march or extended periods of time in camp. Here we see one such young Confederate drummer boy advancing with his snare drum.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
American Civil War
Time
1861 - 1865
Nationality/Location
CSA
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
W. Britain Model Figures E. Water St. 20 OH 45601 Chillicothe Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
