Parade Drum by WFL Drum Co., Chicago, ca. 1942 NMM 10,147. Parade drum by WFL Drum Co., Chicago, ca. 1942. Mahogany shell, maroon finish. Patented Strupe internal tension. Wood rims with bands of marine pearl finish decorating the outside. William F. Ludwig II Collection, 2002. See a close-up view of the patented Strupe internal tension on NMM 3011.  Parade drum by the WFL Drum Co., Chicago, ca. 1942. 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, 2003 Most recent update:  October 29, 2007 You are the 3,653rd visitor to this page since July 31, 2002. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page