10123 Mexican Infantry Drummer, 1836 W. Britains-Pride & Prejudice How the mighty have fallen

How the mighty have fallen

Single figure in box

The regiment was transported to Jamaica where it encamped and was severely neglected by the British government

Josephine meanwhile is gracefully attired in a pale blue and delicately embroidered ‘classical-styled’ dress complete with a wine velvet ‘manteau’ edged with ermine and decorated with gold

A badly wounded

10123 Mexican Infantry Drummer, 1836 W. Britains-Pride & Prejudice How the mighty have fallenMexican Infantry Drummer, 1836 In the 19th century, drums were an invaluable communication device for soldiers in camp and on the battlefield. The drummers tool of war was a snare drum with a deep shell and a broad, resonant sound. Each drummer was required to learn dozens of rudiments and drum calls. Each call would tell the soldiers that they were required to perform a specific task or assemble into a precise formation. Seen here is a Mexican