31498 - Confederate Infantry Drummer in Frock Coat Marching K&C World of Dickens One kneeling “Shell Handler” and

One kneeling “Shell Handler” and another gunner

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31498 - Confederate Infantry Drummer in Frock Coat Marching K&C World of Dickens One kneeling “Shell Handler” andDrums have been used by the military since ancient times. Easily carried on the march, they are loud enough for clear communication of orders over the din and confusion of combat. The responsibility of the Fife and Drum Corps was to communicate these directions in battle and in camp as well as help move injured to field hospitals immediately following an engagement. A Civil War Fife and Drum Corps would include a Drum Major, Fifers, and Drummers