landsknechtstrommel

Saw this on another forum. First one with RZM marks that I've seen. The Landknechtstrommel had to have these (and a Bann eagle) after a certain point and this is mentioned in a load of regulations from 1941 regarding musical units HJ and DJ.

Yesterday i bought my second HJ landsknechttrommel from a collector in Germany It's my second one and they stand like 2 twin brothers on a shelf :biggrin1:

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...

25 minute clip showing boys from the Amerikadeutsche Bund (alternatively "Amerikadeutscher Volksbund" or "German-American Bund" at a summer camp: LiveLeak.com - Nazi scout camp in NY state in 1937 "DJ USA" sleeve triangle visible at 16:23. Various shots of DJ buckle in use and DJ fanfare...

Hello My last HJ drummer. I haven't it yet, I sold it to buy other items. I still keep the Landsknechtstrommel Maybe it's a pity!:h

Hello I send a photo of my DJ landsknecht drum Skins have been replaced 57cm high and diameter is 37cm Thanks for giving what you are thinking

I bought this drum several years ago in Germany. It's in good condition. Diameter is 38,5 (including ropes). It came with one photo, perhaps is one of the image. Admin edit: links removed - see post below

I was wondering why, of all instruments used by the HJ and DJ, that only a couple can be clearly identified as 'HJ' today. When we do see the odd bugle or fanfare turn up on forums and dealer sites they don't usually have any HJ-specific markings. Anyway, I had a flick through the...