Drum major's baton with wood shaft and decorative cord wrapping in "X" or diamond pattern, 46 in. overall from silver bulb at head to heavy metal ferrule tip, approx. 3 5/8 in. diam. bulb crown.

This tall, decorative mace was used by a principal musician to visually signal drum and fife lines, acting as a primary tool for military musicians who were relaying tactical orders across chaotic battlefields. The drum major was a non-commissioned staff officer.

A rarely encountered artifact from the Civil War-era.

[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Relics, Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]

Overall good condition. Cord possibly replaced.