Original German WWII HJ National Youth Organization 14" Metal Marching Snare Drum with Hanger & Drum Sticks - Marschtrommel OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The blade is profusely engraved

The blade is profusely engraved in both sides to within 2" of the point featuring masses of foliage and stands of arms including the Royal Georgian Cypher

The spring in the release still works fine

as well as some denting on the edge

still extendsand even dry fires

and there is no evidence of any major restoration

Original German WWII HJ National Youth Organization 14" Metal Marching Snare Drum with Hanger & Drum Sticks - Marschtrommel OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The blade is profusely engravedOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the NSDAP period, every HJ National Youth Organization Bann (Regiment) had a band, and every Stamm (Battalion) a fife and drum corps. Two types of drum were used, the large Landesknecht field drums and a smaller, military style side drum. The latter employed a diamond pattern along the top and bottom extended rims, in red and white for the H Jugend or black and white for the Deutsches Jungvolk. This original