Glockenspiel marked “Wilhelm Piering – Döbeln in Sachsen – O.K.H. – 1942 – 3763”. “Helmet ring” maker’s mark. Known as a subcontractor for Wehrmacht and other units used in the period 1933-45. Eagle from a catalog – pole top style:
Glockenspiel
Glockenspiel 6
Size: Height: 9 inch approx.
Schellenbaum 3
Size: 18inch wide eagle This percussion instrument is traditionally used by military bands. In some contexts, it also serves as a battle trophy or object of veneration. A very rare Nazi Germany complete Schellenbaum of the SS “Der Fuhrer” Regiment Ð “bell tree”, often called in English a “Turkish crescent” or “Jingling Johnny”. This example […]
Glock/Shell 5
Note: This topper is used on both glockenspiels and Schellenbaums Related Links: Desk version Wall version Pole topper version Pennant version
Schellenbaum 2
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Glockenspiel 4
Size: 17 cm. (6 ¾”) wide and 23.5 cm. (9 ¼”) tall. This may be an early 1930’s commercial non-RZM eagle over a wreathed swastika likely produced by the German flag company JHS&S as seen in the catalog. It is multi part nickel plated brass with very good quality and detail. It may have been […]
Glockenspiel 3
Availability: With Swastika (Very Rare) Without Swastika (Rare) Note: This topper is used on Glockenspiels, Lyres and Schellenbaums Size: 2 Sizes – Small & Large, the small size is usually found on the Glockenspiels and the larger size on the Schellenbaums. Maker: Small size with makers code: 5 Large size marked with ‘Nr 533’ numeral […]
Glockenspiel 2
Availability: Rare Maker: Size: 15.5 x 9.5 in Material: Polished aluminum History: Wehrmacht eagle with outspread wings, its talons holding an oak leaf wreath with swastika. Threaded underside at bottom for connection with the instrument. Pictures: Period Pics:
Schellenbaum 2
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Glockenspiel 1
Availability: Very Rare Maker: Unknown Material: Nickel-plated brass History: This style often seen as a glockenspiel eagle top. Note: There is a car grill eagle of a similar style, refer to Car grill eagle 1 There is a pennant of a similar style, refer to Car Pennant 1 There is a car hood of a similar style, […]