Cornetín de órdenes. Nominal pitch: 3-ft F.
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InstrumentBugle/Bugles/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Bugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeEurope ; Spain ; Southern Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1980 |
DescriptionOverall size: 205; bell 78. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 10.0 9.5. Technical description: 2 coils; brass with german silver mouthpipe sheath, garland and bow guard, two german silver ferrules; brass ring for cord on bow guard. No inscription. General usage of type: According to the late Ian Hay, this small bugle was still used c. 1980 in the Spanish Army. Having a usable five-note range, it is not used for marching but for the issuing of commands on the parade ground. Usable pitch: Plays 40 - 70 cents above A₄ = 440 Hz. Purchased by lender with and supplied by manufacturer with mouthpiece (2342). |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: According to the late Ian Hay, this small bugle was still used c 1980 in the Spanish Army. Having a usable five-note range, it is not used for marching but for the issuing of commands on the parade ground. |
NotesArnold Myers; L.Haigh 1.10.85; R.Parks 8.12.90 and 13.6.92. |
Measurements205; bell 78. |
ProvenanceIan Hay. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2341 |