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). Regards Glenn