Germany, Imperial. A Signal Trumpet, by Schuster & Co. Province of China with hinges on the bowl

with hinges on the bowl and and lip

with a wide royal blue field flanked by pinkish-red stripes on either side

responsible for mass killings of Jews and civilians in occupied territories during the war

bordered by a wreath of laurel leaves

Germany, Imperial. A Signal Trumpet, by Schuster & Co. Province of China with hinges on the bowl(Trompete). Constructed of brass, featuring an integral mouthpiece, with a silver plated grip and horn rim, the top of the latter bearing a raised Prussian imperial eagle, with dual brass loops for the accommodation of a carrying strap, the exterior of the horn rim stamped with a makers mark of SCHUSTER & CO., MARKNEUKIRCHEN, measuring 26 cm in total length, demonstrating denting throughout consistent with field use, in very fine condition.