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The Dutch Army Bicycle Band

Just for laughs, I’m sure, considering they play drinking hall tunes.

Mostly brass, of course, including a variation on the ancient Serpent (the skinny over-the- shoulder horns). But they also have a couple of drums, cymbals and a glockenspiel.

I suppose when you’re in the Dutch Army you don’t see a lot of action, so you have to get your kicks where you can. Geez. They even wear puttees.