Landjahr Landsknechtstrommel drum. Green/white=Landjahr?

Garry

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Following on from this discussion I just wanted to ask members whether they have come across any evidence for the period existence of green/white drums being used by Landjahr musicians. Certainly as far as the regulations go, I can't see these being mentioned. There is an order dated 30.9.1938 regarding the banning of Landjahr fanfare banners that were different to the standard red/white/red banner so perhaps this is an indication that Landjahr units also painted their drums in green/white for a time. However, can that be shown to be actually true?

I ask the question because Collectors' Guild is selling a green/white drum and is guessing at the reason for it being green/white.
 
I've seen relatively few Landsknechttrommeln that looked period over the many years I've collected, with several being green/white. Other than Landjahr use, or possibly use by HJ groups from Sachsen prior to standardization, would any other reason for this paint scheme come to mind?
Erich
 
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