Authentic Elizabeth II Household Cavalry State Trumpeter's Ceremonial Trumpet Banner.

Scarce Magnificent Authentic Original example of a British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Royal Ceremonial Trumpet Banner only, the tunic, cap, belt and trumpet are sold separately on our shop please view. the banner is made in the most beautiful gilt and silver bullion, hand applied embroidery finishing and depicting the British Monarchy Royal Coat of Arms with crowned E R Cypher flanked by pair of angels, bordered in thick bullion foliage and national flowers, to crimson ground, gilt fringes to three sides, to top three metal ties to attach to the trumpet. Made from Crimson velvet silk with heavy gilt bullion lace embellishment. The workmanship is exquisite, this trumpet banner that is for sale was used for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the new patten would have been sent out to manufacturers for the change from the king’s crown to queen’s crown front. Fringed with fine gold thread, it bears the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. At the centre, the symbols on the quartered shield represent the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. Either side of the shield stand the lion of England and the unicorn of Scotland. Flanked Angels are situated above the coat of arms, facing towards the crown and cypher of Queen Elizabeth II. The corners of the banner are embroidered with roses, thistles and shamrocks, also symbols of the three unified kingdoms.
to the reverse finished in royal blue. A very desirable scarce Authentic Original example of a British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Ceremonial Trumpet Banner. examples like these very rarely come up for sale as most are either in museums or private collections. please note the photos of the tailors and guard do not come with the sale of the trumpet banner and are for reference only. Please see our other listings here to complete set of this Authentic Original British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Ceremonial set that would accompany and complete this unique collection. The photo with all the entire set is separate and do not come with the sale of the trumpet banner. 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.
please note that all overseas buyers will have to pay their own country’s import taxes.

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 & BANNER
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. 370mm x 470mm
Condition: in overall good condition stunning workmanship to its entirety, fraying to the very top edge only due to authentic usage, one eye missing to the lion, I’m sure a similar replacement eye could be found and refixed, if necessary, one metal hanger has been tacked back on as was lose, some very small bullion wire detached absolutely nothing bad, really beautiful example, please see photos

Code: 51169