31381 Federal Infantry Drummer No. 331381 1 30 Scale Matte Finish Single Figure Like a regiments standard, the drum was an important symbol to its corps. They were often decorated with the units insignia, coats of arms, or national symbols. In the late 18th century the National Eagle became ubiquitous and was emblazoned on everything from banners to buttons and was also affixed to military drums. The drums became known as eagle drums and in the 1840s, the United States Army attempted to