Scots Guards Drum Major

In a Foot Guards band, the Drum Major is the most visible person on the parade ground — he marches at the front, sets the tempo, signals every formation change with the mace he carries, and is responsible for the band's appearance, drill, and timing. He is a Warrant Officer, usually WO2, which means he has spent years in the regiment as both musician and soldier before being selected for the role. The Scots Guards Drum Major leads the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards through Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament, and every other ceremonial event the regiment plays for. The figure depicts him in full ceremonial dress on a state occasion. This figure shows the Drum Major in the standing-at-attention pose, in the heavily decorated ceremonial uniform: scarlet tunic with elaborate gold lace and embroidery, the red sash of office worn across the chest, dark trousers with regimental red stripe, and the bearskin cap. He carries the mace upright in his right hand and the sword at his left hip — both symbols of his warrant officer rank. He pairs naturally with the Scots Guards Drummer for the band leadership, and with the Edinburgh Castle Gateway or a British Guard Box for an authentic ceremonial display setting. 1/30 scale, matte-painted, single figure boxed. Catalog number CE122. As with the rest of the King & Country Ceremonial range, the painting holds to parade-ground detail intended to read well in display.