Drum major’s staff, used by the 2nd Bengal European Fusiliers, 1853-1861


Made by Potter, Aldershot, 1860 (c)

Figure of Britannia finial, with missing head, on baluster decorated with flutes and floral panels; silver pear shaped head with three knops with cartouches bearing battle honours, and between each is a trophy of arms; staff socket bears regimental name in relief; polished cane with silver plated ferrule; silver plated chains run from a collar, impressed with maker’s name George Potter and Company, Aldershot, to the ferrule.