{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-military-musicians-lyre-wreath-insignia","title":"Original WWII German Military Musicians Lyre Wreath Insignia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II German Military Musician’s Lyre Wreath insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elyre surrounded by a laurel wreath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the long-standing symbol of military musicians and regimental bands. During the Third Reich period, variations of the lyre emblem were worn by musicians serving in the Wehrmacht and other military organizations as specialty insignia on uniforms and headgear. The lyre remained the universal symbol of military music and band service throughout the era. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is die-struck in lightweight metal with an attractive bronze-toned finish that has developed a pleasing period patina. The raised lyre displays crisp detail within the wreath, making it an appealing display piece for collectors of German militaria, military music history, or specialty branch insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains a functional replacement safety-pin style attachment, likely added after the original fastening was lost. While the altered backing prevents it from being completely untouched, the insignia remains an authentic and displayable period piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII period insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood overall condition with honest age and wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive bronze finish with natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement safety-pin style backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays very well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed with a visor cap, tunic, military band collection, or other German WWII artifacts, this is a desirable specialty insignia representing one of the more unique non-combat branches of the German armed forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171872276557,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/88AD9B23-DC9D-476D-B654-14406125C4AB.jpg?v=1782570615","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-military-musicians-lyre-wreath-insignia","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}