Bob Hunter Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I have no idea what the origin of this item is or why it was and is carried in front of marching bands.It always reminded me of something that should precede hordes of Mongol horse archers...Who knows for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 (edited) Bob,there is an entry in Transfeldt's "Wort und Brauch in Heer und Flotte". he states that the Schellenbaum was not an instrument as such but a victory trophy and as such was carried not by a musician but a member of the ordinary troops.He goes on to say that the Schellenbaum probably originated in China and later was carried by Turkish Jannissary bands. The Schellenbaum was introduced into Prussian Infantry and Foot artillery units during 1813/15 presumably captured from the French. Following the wars of liberation other regiments were awarded Schellenb?ume as a symbol of gratitude from the Fatherland.Named as such after the small hanging bells (Schellen).RegardsGlenn Edited June 19, 2005 by Glenn J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 Thanks, Glenn. I guess my "Mongol hordes" theory wasn't far off. :food-smiley-004: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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