{"product_id":"original-british-pre-wwi-regimental-bugle-dated-1901-unit-and-maker-marked","title":"Original British Pre-WWI Regimental Bugle dated 1901 - Unit and Maker Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The First World War which started just 104 years ago in 1914 was initially a very patriotic war. All sorts of Regiments were raised, expanded and added Volunteer Battalions to help in the \"Great Crusade\" using the catch phrase:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIT'LL ALL BE OVER BY CHRISTMAS!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow wrong they were!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a Pre-WWI Regimental Bugle, of perfectly standard brass and copper construction made and has a regimental unit marking stamped into the bell:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003cbr\u003e1st. C. \u0026amp; C.R.G.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have done some cursory research, but have not been able to identify what this unit marking means. It could be related to the British First Cavalry Division, which saw service in WWI. Below the unit marking, it has a detailed maker marking as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Broad Arrow)\u003cbr\u003e52\u003cbr\u003eHENRY KEAT \u0026amp; SONS\u003cbr\u003e105 \u0026amp; 103\u003cbr\u003eMATTHIAS Rd\u003cbr\u003eLONDON\u003cbr\u003eN\u003cbr\u003e1901\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bugle, which is totally authentic, has the usual dents seen in a bugle that saw field use. It does not have any lanyard loops, and does not appear to have been made with them. It has a great patina of age, with a lovely oxidized copper and brass finish, and still has its original mouthpiece, attached to the instrument with a chain. We tested it out, and it also still sounds clearly and correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great antique bugle that probably saw service in \"The Great War,\" ready to display or even use!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19723395924037,"sku":"ONSV2661","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV2661__01.jpg?v=1597125674","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-pre-wwi-regimental-bugle-dated-1901-unit-and-maker-marked","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}