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His brass drum with triangular ears and sticks with metal caps appear to be French imports.
Can anyone tell how old it is?
Can anyone tell how old it is?
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Will Chappell -
Re: Zouave Drummer
Will........
Tough to tell without a date but there are some hints. I believe it is Crimean War / Civil War era. I think it is a French drummer rather than an American. Originally, Zouaves were European Frenchmen .......as opposed to ethnic Arabs.... raised in the French North African colonies. Note his drum is brass ........rare in American drums of the period but more common in French instruments. Facial hair (beard) suggests an earlier image rather than a later post civil-war era when less facial hair became the fashion.
Jeff Christman
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Re: Zouave Drummer
I, too, would be inclined to vote Crimean-era because of the accouterments and length of the leggings over the instep, the striping on the turban (an affectation copied in limited numbers by the cadre that would form the 114th PA) and the unique cross-hatch braid on the cuff. The salutation inscribed on the back is in English, however, which is a mystery.Marc A. Hermann
Liberty Rifles.
MOLLUS, New York Commandery.
Oliver Tilden Camp No 26, SUVCW.
In honor of Sgt. William H. Forrest, Co. K, 114th PA Vol. Infantry. Pvt. Emanuel Hermann, 45th PA Militia. Lt. George W. Hopkins & Capt. William K. Hopkins, Co. E, 7th PA Reserves. Pvt. Joseph A. Weckerly, 72nd PA Vol. Infantry (WIA June 29, 1862, d. March 23, 1866.) Pvt. Thomas Will, 21st PA Vol. Cavalry (WIA June 18, 1864, d. July 31, 1864.)
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Re: Zouave Drummer
It's on Ebay. It has to be from the Civil War!Paul Herring
Liberty Hall Fifes and Drums
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Re: Zouave Drummer
Hey, I know that guy... this must be reenactor fakery!!! :tounge_sm Well, at least I know a guy that looks just like him.Brad Ireland
Old Line Mess
4th VA CO. A
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