Original U.S. Civil War Snare Drum with Patriotic Flag & Shield Motif by Klemm & Brother of Philadelphia - Address Used from 1858-1879 Antique Percussion Firearms The brewery remained an independent

The brewery remained an independent family business until 1978 when the company was purchased by Greenall's of Warrington which also purchased a number of other breweries from neighbouring towns and cities

The back of the helmet has an airbrushed image of a 15th Century Barbute Helmet over a set of crossed shields and crossed sword and lance

though one of the strap loops is missing

although the two undated examples could certainly be earlier

Functional Zipper

Original U.S. Civil War Snare Drum with Patriotic Flag & Shield Motif by Klemm & Brother of Philadelphia - Address Used from 1858-1879 Antique Percussion Firearms The brewery remained an independentOriginal Item: One of a Kind: This is an absolutely stunning example of a Civil War Snare Drum manufactured by the firm of Klemm & Brother of Philadelphia. From the label used on the interior of the drum, we can ascertain that the drum was manufactured between 1858 and 1879, during the period when Klemm & Brother was located at 705 Market Street, Philadelphia. From the design of the patriotic motif, we are confident that this is a Civil War drum, and