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Trumpet major

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worn on a wrist-strap whilst in shirt-sleeve order, or four large point-up chevrons worn on the uniform sleeve, surmounted by crossed trumpets. Staff sergeants (or staff corporals) have a small crown above the trumpets and warrant officers class 2 have a larger crown.
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who blow daily duty and ceremonial calls. Trumpet majors were first appointed to the establishment in 1811.
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was originally a signalling instrument, but it has become purely ceremonial since the
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This article is about the military rank. For the Thomas Hardy novel, see
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Trumpet Major
The Trumpet-Major
British Army
cavalry
regiments
Royal Horse Artillery
sergeant
corporal of horse
Household Cavalry
staff sergeant
staff corporal
warrant officer class 2
trumpeters
trumpet
invention of radio
chevrons
British Army Dress Regulations
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United Kingdom military
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