Authentic Rare Household Cavalry state trumpeter's ceremonial trumpet and tassels.

Rare Authentic Original example of a British King George VI, 1936-52 period Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Ceremonial Trumpet in silver plate only, the tunic, cap, belt and banner are sold separately on our other listings, examples like these very rarely come up for sale as most are either in museums or private collections. A rare Household Cavalry state trumpeter's ceremonial trumpet finished in silver plate and complete with original tasse intact, the trumpet is in a partial fluted body design, wonderful finishing and embossed with bands of trailed acanthus within key borders flower and leaf , comes with its correct Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Ceremonial cord and tasses. A rare British King George VI 1936-52 example and used at Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Ceremonial Trumpet in silver plate with cord and tasses. This example as seen much usage over its lifetime and shows impressions bumps etc but considering the rarity does not detract for its collectability in anyway. Please not the white gloves are authentic correct Household Cavalry State gloves but are new example and will come free with the sale of this original authentic trumpet ,also note that the photos of the authentic original British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry State trumpet banner are for sale on our shop under separate listing , the pictures of the guards are for reference only and do not come with the sale of the British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry State Trumpeters trumpet. please note that all overseas buyers will have to pay their own country’s import taxes. We are open to realistic offers only on the complete set that is listed separately which is-British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry (tunic, Jocky cap, belt, trumpet banner and trumpet). If individual items are still available.

Household Cavalry State Trumpeters & Bandsmen are elite Army musicians performing at royal/state events, wearing distinctive gold State Dress and playing mounted fanfare, drawn from The Band of the Household Cavalry (The Life Guards & Blues and Royals). Trumpeters memorize many fanfares and must ride, while the broader band also performs other ceremonial/operational duties. Household Cavalry Musicians Role: Provide State Trumpeters for over 50 events annually (State Opening of Parliament, Royal Coronations, weddings, Banquets, etc.) and form the Mounted Band (64 musicians). Trumpeters: Memorize 22 fanfares, highly trained at riding school, under direct command of the Royal Household for special occasions. They also serve as the Monarch's official bodyguards.

UNIFORMS OF HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY BANDSMEN STATE DRESS
Unsurprisingly, the uniforms of Household Cavalry bandsmen were extremely unique. Each of the three regiments had uniforms that differed between them until 1883/4 when all the bands were required to adopt a similar style.
One uniform, however that was distinctive to Household troops was State Dress, which has always been worn by trumpeters, kettle-drummers and the bands when on parade in the presence of the Sovereign and the Royal Family. (It is also worn by Drum-Majors of the Foot Guards). There was a form of State Dress worn by these musicians as early as 1691 and has differed little to the present day. The coat is of crimson velvet with blue velvet collar and cuffs overlaid with strips of broad gold lace (which mostly obscures the velvet). It is worn with a gold and crimson sword belt. The headdress is a dark blue velvet Jockey Cap with square peak and a slight turn up at the rear. The cap also dates back to the 1690s although it was replaced briefly in the mid-1700s by a tricorne hat made of beaver fur. Even more briefly, a gilt helmet with crest was worn between 1816 and 1820. The only tangible differences during the years were the Royal Cypher and crown in gold lace worn on the front and back of the coat. On all occasions whether mounted or on foot, the regular white breeches and jackboots were worn. (Kettle drummers may have worn knee boots because the jack boots interfered with the drums). They continued to wear the scarlet plume until 1951, when George VI ordered them to wear the white plumes of the rest of the regiment. However, this did not apply to trumpeters who continue to wear scarlet plumes to this day.

Size. Trumpet is 735mm long
Condition: the trumpet has been used over many years and show much signs of usage, the body has impressions bumps and two small crease splits to back, but taking into consideration its rarity does not take away the importance of this trumpet, missing mouth piece, please see photos

Code: 51167