Original U.S. WWI 1917 dated Military Brass Bugle by Wm. H. Horstmann Co. with Mouthpiece Vickers MMG This maker was relatively well

This maker was relatively well know

though they appear to be designed to fit around the gun barrels

To rear the original paper shipping label is attached showing Lt

then Supermarine Spitfires

The design is based on the British P-1856 Two Band percussion Short Rifle often issued to Artillerymen

Original U.S. WWI 1917 dated Military Brass Bugle by Wm. H. Horstmann Co. with Mouthpiece Vickers MMG This maker was relatively wellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. WWI Issue Military Bugle, complete with the original mouthpiece. The bugle is made completely of brass, and is most likely in Eb, the usual key that bugles of the time were pitched in. The bell shows a brazing seam around the flare spout, which is easier to see on the inside of the bell. It still has the complete maker marking and date: Wm. H. HORSTMANN CO. PHILA. DEPOT. SPEC. 1162 4 11 17