Drummer's Sword Contact Scully's for Canadian Drummer's Sword, military swords, military sabres, scabbards, sword knots, sword belts, and other Canadian ceremonial regalia. The current Drummer’s Sword for British and Commonwealth Forces. Solid brass hilt with 13-1/8” dagger shaped blade. Scabbard of black leather with brass throat and tip. Regulations specify the brass hilt and hardware for infantry drummers and bandsmen with an iron-hilted version for buglers and rifle regiment drummers. Today, the iron mounted appearance is effected by nickel-plating the brass-mounted model.