The bugle heard by British cavalrymen as they thundered into Russian gunfire during the Charge of the Light Brigade is to be sounded once again.

The small brass instrument – known as the Balaklava Bugle – will be played at this year’s British Military Tournament in London.

Billy Brittain, who was Light Brigade commander Lord Cardigan’s duty trumpeter and member of the 17th Lancers, played the bugle on the morning of the Charge in 1854.

Mr Brittain was nursed by Florence Nightingale after sustaining wounds during the battle but later died of his injuries. The bugle was then passed to his father, also a Lancer. The instrument will be taken out of The Queen’s Royal Lancers Museum, where it is currently on display, and will be played by members of The Lancers Display Troop during a re-enactment of the Charge.

Captain Mike Holtby, curator of The Queen’s Royal Lancers Museum, said: “The Balaklava Bugle is of huge historical importance and a star attraction here.

“We rarely let the Bugle out of the museum but have made an exception for the British Military Tournament. We look forward to seeing it played within this wonderful re-enactment.”

Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, chief executive officer of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, said: “I think that this iconic piece of history will be used in this year’s British Military Tournament 107 years after the Charge of the Light Brigade is really extraordinary and at the same time exciting.”

The British Military Tournament features stunts and displays performed by the Armed Forces. The event will take place from December 2 and 4 at London’s Earls Court.