Original WWI Era U.S. Military Issue Wood Field Snare Rope Drum by Ludwig & Ludwig with Sticks Receivers Naval Air Materiel Center

Naval Air Materiel Center

The sash plate was an enhanced version of the regimental badge with a large silver back plate listing the regiment's glories of past campaigns dating back to the 1600s

Brett requested voluntary retirement and retired on 30 April 1945 with the rank of major general

In about 1960-61

Original WWI Era U.S. Military Issue Wood Field Snare Rope Drum by Ludwig & Ludwig with Sticks Receivers Naval Air Materiel CenterOriginal Item: Only One Available. Ludwig Drums Co. is one of the most well known names worldwide today, and the WWI Era was when the name first really rose to prominence. The Ludwig Drum Company was established in 1909 by William F. & Theobald Ludwig, sons of a German immigrant to the United States. William Jr. had been a professional drummer, playing with circuses and touring vaudeville shows, along with the occasional skating rink gig. Since this