Tambour Hitlerjugend avec armature en bois peint. Les deux peaux sont presentes dont l’une est dechiree et a ete reparee avec du ruban adhesif. La poignee de transport est complete mais le cuir qui la recouvre est tres sec et defraichi. Aucun marquage visible. Sont jointes une paire homogene de baguettes en bois et metal sans marquages ainsi qu’un portetambour en metal de couleur bronze representant un aigle. L’attache en cuir est presente sans marquages visibles. a noter une certaine usure ainsi qu’une patine des pieces. etat II+. Selon les informations du vendeur, ce couteau provient de Witz. Situee dans la region luxembourgeoise de l eislek, Wiltz occupait une position strategique sur les routes menant a Bastogne et SaintVith. Le 16 decembre 1944, les forces allemandes lancerent une offensive surprise a travers les Ardennes, visant a diviser les lignes alliees et a capturer le port d Anvers. Wiltz fut rapidement submergee par l avancee allemande. Les troupes americaines, notamment des elements de la 28e division d infanterie, tenterent de ralentir la progression ennemie, mais furent contraintes de se replier face a la superiorite numerique et materielle des forces allemandes. 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.