Up for sale is an authentic, beautifully preserved piece of mid-20th-century British military history: a genuine British Army Regimental Marching Band Wrist Music Lyre (Sheet Music Card Holder). Dating from the WWII to early post-war era, this ruggedly built accessory was designed to be strapped directly to a musician's forearm, holding marching charts securely flat during high-speed military parades and changing-of-the-guard ceremonies.
Crafted from solid brass with a spring-loaded clamping mechanism, this historic item features the classic decorative lyre-shaped frame. It comes complete with its original, heavy-duty adjustable dark leather wrist strap and steel roller buckle assembly. Unlike modern lightweight replicas, this item boasts the substantial weight, robust rivets, and distinct industrial craftsmanship characteristic of official Ministry of Defence (MOD) musical suppliers from the era. It is an exceptional find for militaria collectors, historical re-enactors, and vintage brass instrument enthusiasts alike.
Key Technical & Historical Features:
Conflict / Era: World War II to Early Post-War Period (Circa 1945–1955).
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Official British Military Issue style).
Materials: Solid brass lyre frame, genuine thick-cut leather arm strap, steel buckle.
Function: Spring-loaded mechanical clamp designed for holding marching card sheets.
Physical Dimensions:
Lyre Section: Approx. 14 x 7 cm.
Attachment: Adjustable multi-hole leather strap to fit standard uniform sleeve widths.
Condition Report - Excellent Working Vintage State:
Brass Mechanism: The solid brass frame retains a magnificent, unpolished dark olive aged patina that highlights its genuine historical vintage. The spring-clamping mechanism remains completely firm, snappy, and fully functional, opening and closing tightly.
Leather & Hardware: The original leather strap is supple, structurally sound, and firmly riveted to the base plate with no dry rot, cracking, or splitting. The steel roller buckle operates smoothly and fastens securely. Please carefully review all high-resolution gallery images in image_4d59a6.jpg to verify the authentic patina, structural soundness, and precise scale measurements of this military piece.
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Premium Secure Packaging: To ensure this solid brass military piece arrives safely without any risk of crushing, scratching, or transit damage, it will be wrapped in multiple layers of impact-absorbing bubble wrap and shipped inside a robust, rigid cardboard mailing box.
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