French Army Drum - Military Heritage - ca 1570-1720

Hakam Din presents our reproduction of the French Army Drum. This French Army Renaissance drum embodies the rich military heritage of the late 16th and 17th centuries.

Featuring authentic blue-painted hoops, a brass shell, and classic rope tensioning, it mirrors the very drums that once led French troops into battle.

Perfect for collectors, reenactors, and history enthusiasts, this drum offers a rare chance to own a piece of France’s military past, built with the same craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.

• Heads: Calf skin
• Shell: Brass 0.8mm thick - 15 inch diameter, 13 inch high
• Hoops: Wooden - Painted Blue
• Counter hoops: Wooden
• Rope: Cotton - White
• Rope braces: Leather - White
• Rope slides: Brass
• Snare: Gut
• Snare mounts: Brass
• Protection feet: Brass
• Carrying hook: Brass
• Carrying belt/sling: Leather - White with stick pockets
• Vent hole: Brass
• Sticks: Olive wood - Painted black with brass ferrules. Tip18.5mm long, 14.5mm diameter
• Back carrying belt: Leather - White
• Total drum height: 17 inches
• Sound: Authentic, deep, and resonant – true to its historic period.