Drum Major - Ceremonial Sash or Baldric
1899Subcollections
Overview
In British and Australian tradition, a drum major usually wears the same uniform as the rest of the band with the additional of a diagonal sash. [An exception is the State Dress worn for royal ceremonial by Drum majors of the Brigade of Guards].
Drum Major's Sashes are made of the finest woollen felt and embroidered with bullion wire and silk threads. The Drum Major’s sash is part of the honours of the Regiment. Its design may incorporate royal honours, regimental insignia or battle honours.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-99-551
Item type
Musical instruments
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information
The Australian Army Museum of WA has one example of a Drum Major's sash in its collection.
Year
Last modified
Friday, 3 July, 2026
Completeness
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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Drum Major sash - Western Australia Local Forces - 1895
Australian Army Drum Major's sash
General measurements of a Drum Major's sash
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