#13681-HITLER YOUTH SIGNAL BUGLE: A fine and complete example of the Signalhorn as carried by members of the Hitler Youth. The instrument is in the specific military style and similar to those used by the Wehrmacht and other political organizations. This bugle has a length of 12 inches and is  produced of sheet brass. The lower bell portion has a fine HJ pattern eagle in matching brass that is so tightly soldered  that it appears embossed into the surface (virtually all instrument insignias are attached in this fashion). The lower bell portion and center of the grip have contrasting bands of nickel metal. It has the correct rings for holding  the  shoulder strap which is amazingly still attached. This strap is of the period but non-regulation, being in brown leather with a brass buckle with the same light patina matching the bugle and remnants of black ink markings on the reverse. The bugle also retains a removable brass (trumpet type) mouth piece that is connected by a small brass retaining chain. The center of the bugle also retains its cord wrap being in the national colors of black, red & white. This cord appears to have had its end tassels removed and is somewhat faded. This type of bugle was carried during field exercises and used for  signal purposes unlike the fanfare trumpets and bugles used by bands. This hard to find example is one of a few instruments I  have collected over the years showing light wear and age, Condition II- $1095.00