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N122 - Tambourmajor of the linear regiment. France, 1809-12

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N122 - Tambourmajor of the linear regiment. France, 1809-12
 
Military music played an important role in the formation of discipline and morale in the Napoleonic army. Regimental commanders aspired not only to make an orchestra of good musicians, but also to dress them in a bright uniform uniform. The regimental band usually consisted of several clarinets, a flute, French horns, bassoons, trumpets, trombones, serpentines, a big drum, cymbals and a snare.
 
Each orchestra had a symbolic sign-a bunchuk, called a "Chinese hat". This sign was usually carried by a mulatto boy. The orchestra was led by a tall imposing non-commissioned officer, who knows how to masterfully handle a special staff. The main form of the tambourmajor was made of expensive cloth of various colors, richly expanded with gold, and the headdress was decorated with a luxurious plume of feathers.
 
For example, the tamestar of the 9th Linear Regiment in 1809 was wearing a scarlet uniform with a light green lining. Epaulets, gold braid and buttons. White vest with gold trim. The breeches are light green with a silver bezel. The black felt hat is decorated with gold galloon and an igret of blue, white and red ostrich feathers. The sultan has a blue base, a white middle and a red top. Over his shoulder is a symbolic green bandage, adorned with a gold plaque with miniature drum sticks. The staff is made of wood and is equipped with a silver knob. Gloves are white with crochets. Saber infantry officer with a gold sword; The scabbards are black, finished with gilded bronze.
 
Sometimes, in the battle, the tambourarmari led the attack of the infantry column, and the musicians brought ammunition to the soldiers and carried the wounded from the battlefield.