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
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, […]
Musical Toppers
1/ Glockenspiel Eagles: These eagles adorned the top of the musical instrument known as a ‘Glockenspiel’ which was a percussive instrument similar to a xylophone with metal tune keys. During military marches, the instrument was used in an upright position while being carried and played. These pieces often had original colored horsehair tassels hanging from […]