Hitlerjugend drum with painted wooden frame. Both skins are present, one of which is torn and has been repaired with adhesive tape. The carrying handle is complete but the leather covering is very dry and faded. No visible markings. Attached are a pair of unmarked wood and metal drumsticks and a bronze metal eagle drum rest. The leather strap has no visible markings. There is some wear and patina to the pieces. condition II+. According to the seller, this knife comes from Witz. Located in the eislek region of Luxembourg, Wiltz occupied a strategic position on the roads leading to Bastogne and Saint-Vith. On 16 December 1944, German forces launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes, aimed at splitting the Allied lines and capturing the port of Antwerp. Wiltz was quickly overwhelmed by the German advance. American troops, including elements of the 28th Infantry Division, attempted to slow the enemy advance, but were forced to withdraw in the face of German numerical and material superiority. Hitler Youth drum with painted wooden frame. Both drumheads are present, one of which is torn and repaired with adhesive tape. The carrying handle is complete, but the leather is very dry and worn. No visible markings. Included are a matching pair of drumsticks made of wood and metal with no markings, and a bronzecolored metal drum sling featuring an eagle. The leather strap is present, also unmarked. Notable wear and patina on the items. Condition II+. According to the seller, the drum also originates from Wiltz. Located in the eislek region of Luxembourg, Wiltz held a strategic position on the routes to Bastogne and SaintVith. On December 16, 1944, German forces launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes, aiming to split Allied lines and capture the port of Antwerp. Wiltz was quickly overrun by the German advance. American troops, notably from the 28th Infantry Division, attempted to slow the enemy's progress but were ultimately forced to retreat in the face of German numerical and material superiority.