Cornet

The cornet is a brass instrument that closely resembles the trumpet.

Military terminology

A troop of cavalry may also be called a cornet, so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

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Until 1871, when the office was abolished, cornet was the lowest grade of commissioned officer in a British cavalry troop, who carried the standard, also known as a cornet. This rank is also known as an ensign or subaltern. The rank was abolished at the same time that the purchase of commission in the army was abolished in the army reform bill of 1871.

Related Topics:
Commissioned officer - Standard - Ensign - Subaltern

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