Drum Major Collection

U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing
February 27, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Hermann-Leon as Gritzenko in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique
5855468 Hermann-Leon as Gritzenko in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858)

Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards - Boer War Military print, photo by Gregory and Co

J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho)
3621724 J Abel, Drum Major of the Bodyguard of the King of Denmark (colour litho) by Grotemeyer, Fritz (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Abel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tambour-major; Drum-major; Tambourmajor (engraving)
7197667 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tambour-major; Drum-major; Tambourmajor (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tambour-major; Drum-major; Tambourmajor)

Generals and senior officers in the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998792 Generals and senior officers in the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Generals and senior officers in the French Army)

The New Recruit (colour litho)
2813688 The New Recruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Recruit. Illustration for Herbert Strangs Annual, c 1916.); © Look and Learn

Drum-Major of the New York Seventh Regiment (engraving)
2812769 Drum-Major of the New York Seventh Regiment (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum-Major of the New York Seventh Regiment)

Prince Albert Victor at the Annual Inspection of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich (engraving)
1054914 Prince Albert Victor at the Annual Inspection of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The French Imperial Guard (colour litho)
3100882 The French Imperial Guard (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Imperial Guard)

Costumes of the Swiss Federal Army (engraving)
2772574 Costumes of the Swiss Federal Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of the Swiss Federal Army)

The drum-major (coloured engraving)
5998886 The drum-major (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drum-major)

New Uniforms of the Swiss Army (engraving)
2773602 New Uniforms of the Swiss Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Uniforms of the Swiss Army)

A French Army drum major handing an antimilitarist protester over to the police (colour litho)
2779497 A French Army drum major handing an antimilitarist protester over to the police (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drum Major and Band of the Scots Guards, 1889 (colour litho)
3037521 Drum Major and Band of the Scots Guards, 1889 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Back cover from the childrens book, Military ABC)

Drum Major of chasseurs a pied of the consular guard, 1802-04 (engraving)
957993 Drum Major of chasseurs a pied of the consular guard, 1802-04 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum Major of chasseurs a pied of the consular guard)

New Uniform of the Coldstream Guards (engraving)
1608760 New Uniform of the Coldstream Guards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Uniform of the Coldstream Guards)

The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho)
1056888 The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Regimental Goat)

Some Types of Soldiers of the Russian Army (engraving)
1041241 Some Types of Soldiers of the Russian Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Types of Soldiers of the Russian Army)

Drum school (engraving)
972622 Drum school (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum school. Young French soldiers at the occupation of Mannheim, Germany)

St Davids Day, the Goat and the Drum-Major of the Royal Welsh (23rd) Fusiliers (engraving)
1052751 St Davids Day, the Goat and the Drum-Major of the Royal Welsh (23rd) Fusiliers (engraving) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.1888) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Davids Day)

Uniforms of a Drum Major of a Regiment of the Line - Pioneer of the Grenadier Company
708952 Uniforms of a Drum Major of a Regiment of the Line - Pioneer of the Grenadier Company, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations

Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho)
1595435 Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Recruit Depot)

Types of the Bombay Army (colour litho)
1041830 Types of the Bombay Army (colour litho) by Lovett, Alfred Crowdy (1862-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Bombay Army)

The War in the East, Russian Military Types (engraving)
1059727 The War in the East, Russian Military Types (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Russian Military Types)

A drum major parade through Birmingham. It is unknown what regiment the drum majors are from. Picture taken 24th June 1944

The Gorgeous Drum-Majors, 1896. Engraving after the aquarelle by P Grolleron. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume III, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co. New York, 1896]

17th Regiment, Drum Major (1830), 1830 (1909). Artist: Maxim Gauci
17th Regiment, Drum Major (1830), 1830 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

87th Regiment or Royal Irish Fusiliers, Drum Major (1828), 1828 (1909). Artist: Maxim Gauci
87th Regiment or Royal Irish Fusiliers, Drum Major (1828), 1828 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Drum Major and goat of the 1st Battalion the Welch Regiment, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The Drum Major and goat of the 1st Battalion the Welch Regiment, 1896. Sergeant Drummer McKelvey. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 7th August 1896

Drum-Major Patrick, 2nd Coldstream Guards, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
Drum-Major Patrick, 2nd Coldstream Guards, 1895. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895

Drum Major of the Grenadiers-a-Pied, 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
Drum Major of the Grenadiers-a-Pied, 1859. A depiction of a French Military attire from the book Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale, by Eugene Fieffe, 1859

Big drummer at the New Orleans Carnival, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of the big drummer at the New Orleans Carnival, 19th Century

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: FIELD DAY. Majorette Ethel Brown leads the Knights Templar marching band during their annual field day in Washington, D.C. 21 October 1925

Performance: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Performance - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Every performance is different. Thats the beauty of it. ~ Van Morrison

The Parisian Army during the French Revolution c. 1789 (gouache on paper)
XIR101768 The Parisian Army during the French Revolution c. 1789 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Drum major leading parade in old-fashioned uniforms, (B&W)

EVRV2D-00095
British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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The drum major, a symbol of precision and leadership, takes center stage in the world of military music. From the U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing with unparalleled skill to the majestic sight of the Coldstream Guards' drum-major leading his drummers, this role has captivated audiences throughout history. A glimpse into the past reveals timeless images such as the 1900 photograph capturing Gregory & Co's depiction of the Coldstream Guards' drum-major and drummers. In another snapshot from history, J Abel proudly stands as Drum Major of Denmark's King's Bodyguard, showcasing his regal presence through a vibrant lithograph. Le Vocabulaire Illustre further enriches our understanding with an engraving depicting tambour-majors in their resplendent uniforms. Meanwhile, French generals and senior officers are immortalized in colored engravings that highlight their esteemed positions within the army hierarchy. Even beyond military contexts, this figure holds significance. In "The New Recruit, " a colorful lithograph portrays a young soldier aspiring to become a drum-major someday - an emblematic representation of ambition and dedication. Stateside, we witness yet another iconic moment as the engraving showcases the Drum-Major of New York Seventh Regiment commanding attention with his poised demeanor. Across continents, Prince Albert Victor graces us with his presence at Royal Hospital School's annual inspection in Greenwich - an event where tradition meets excellence. Traveling back to France once more brings us face-to-face with The French Imperial Guard depicted in all its glory through vivid lithography. Additionally, Swiss Federal Army costumes come alive through detailed engravings that showcase not only their unique attire but also their pride for serving their nation. In each image lies a story waiting to be told; tales filled with discipline and honor intertwined within every step taken by these revered individuals known as drum majors. Their legacy lives on as they continue to inspire generations both on parade grounds and in the hearts of those who witness their commanding presence.