Parade drum by Ludwig & Ludwig, Chicago, ca. 1917 NMM 10145. Parade drum by Ludwig & Ludwig, Chicago, ca. 1917. Stamped on washers around lug support posts: CHICAGO / LUDWIG & LUDWIG. Mahogany shell, natural finish. Combination rope and rod tension. Six thumb-rod screws below the snare head rim adjust the tension on the rope. Maple rims with roller hooks, six on the snare head rim and twelve on the batter head rim, through which the rope passes. Military strainer. William F. Ludwig II Collection, 2002. Go to Checklist of Snare Drums Made by Ludwig Companies National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2002-2007 Most recent update: March 28, 2007 You are the 291st visitor to this page since July 8, 2002. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page