Garde Kurassier Regiment Band Bass Trumpet

[cptbob]

This is not something that I normally would have bought. I'll chalk it up to Covid cabin-fever and few too many Heinekens. :lol: Anyway, now that I have it I'm very happy with it! It's clearly marked on the bell with the manufacturer and "Garde Kurassier Regiment" and year 1901. Seems to be pretty fancy. It's missing one of the valve buttons and was filthy when I got it but otherwise is in good shape. I'm going to polish it up. It should look really good then.






As you can see it is not a small instrument:

 

[cptbob]

I just bought this post card to go with it (hopefully customs and/or the USPS do not lose it...they've already "misplaced" 3 letters this year )
I think there are at least a couple of this type instrument in it.

 

[SkipperJohn]

That is something you definitely don't see everyday.
Congratulations!!!

John :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:

 

[Sandmann]

Agree, nice find. Congratulations :bravo:

 

[b.loree]

That is very cool, congratulations! I wonder if Steve has a matching shoulder board in his collection?

 

[kaiser]

Nice trumpet and beeing marked makes it even better

Jonas

 

[pickelhauben]

I have always wanted to get a trumpet but never had.
Great find .

 

[KAGGR#1]

Brian ;
Yes , I do .Both the music Meister and a regular trooper shoulder strap .
Steve McFarland

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Congratulations Brian, that's a nice looking trumpet! =D>

It has to be a really hard item to find these days!

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[cptbob]

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments!

A few days and almost an entire can of Brasso later and, while it might not pass the Musikmeister's inspection, it is looking pretty good. I think the contrast between the brass and silver colored metal is pretty sharp! I haven't polished this much brass since I was a freshman at Norwich University! :lol: