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
- Marked Ges Gesch
Material: Solid Aluminum (silver painted or polished with black painted swastika)
History:
German SS Ceremonial Band Glockenspiel Topper Eagle Glockenspiel/Schellenbaum of a SS ceremonial band or musical corps. On some examples the die did not strike the surface of the eagle adequately which has created duplicate marks. Usually found with a threaded bolt base for attachment to the Glockenspiel instrument
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