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Author: Jim H
Date: 2022-01-18 14:28
Old B&H, I think Imperial, SN "37xxx A" and "Imperial" only on joint. Probably made mid-1940s. Bell has stamped "R.M.B." and next line "L.P. 172", but not Imperial name. I assume the L.P. is Low Pitch, but what is 172 and R.M.B.? Thanks.
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Author: Hurstfarm
Date: 2022-01-18 17:44
A guess, but a good chance that “RMB” stands for Royal Marines Band. B&H imperial instruments were often supplied to British military bands.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2022-01-18 21:14
'RMB' is Royal Marines Band - I've got an old B&H wooden flute with that stamped on the back as well as the broad arrow stamp denoting it was MoD property.
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Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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