NAM.1993-06-10-1

Snare drum, one of two narrow marching side drums, nd. Associated with the Middlesex Regiment. Engraved on a presentation plate: ‘This drum originally belonged to Hicks Pasha’s Army in the Soudan which was annihilated on Nov 5th 1883 and was subsequently recovered at the action of Atbara on the 8th April 1898 and was presented to the Battn by Maj Genl Gatacre commanding the British Brigade there.’ Associated with the Egyptian War (1882) and the 2nd Sudan War (1896-1899).

Egyptian War (1882)

Kashgal (Shaykan), Battle of, 1883 (1st Sudan War 1883-1885), Atbara, Battle of, 1898 (2nd Sudan War 1895-1899)