plaque, plaque
Accession Number
NAM.1960-06-110-3
Description
Brass plaque from a Sudanese drum, 1898 (c). Rectangular, flat with two suspension holes drilled in the top. Front inscribed ‘PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS/ DEPOT THE KING’S OWN/ BY/ Major General Sir Archibald Hunter K.C.B.D.S.O / THE KHALIFFA’S DRUM/ Captured at Omdurman by/ MacDonald’s Brigade/ 2nd September 1898’
Events
Omdurman, Battle of, 1898 (2nd Sudan War 1895-1899)
