Germany, Imperial. An Imperial German Army Drum Hanger certificate_of_authenticity the jack composed of multiple

the jack composed of multiple pieces in red

issued by the Ministry of Defence

a worn example with obvious signs of wartime wear

maker marked and numbered "509" on the reverse of the suspension

the obverse lid with gilt Japanese characters

Germany, Imperial. An Imperial German Army Drum Hanger certificate_of_authenticity the jack composed of multiple(Trommelschere). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a crowned German national eagle clutching a bar from which two curved hooks emanate, with a swivel hinge and loop affixed to the eagle's head and left wing, connecting to an original black leather strap with dual non functional magnetic metal snap buttons, the reverse of the eagle's tail bearing an illegible maker's mark, measuring 80 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), with minor oxidation and