Melodeon, German. No serial number. Bellows stamped: 'National Band Accordion, unexcelled in quality, model de luxe, made in Saxony.' Plus two trumpeter trademarks. Metal bellows corners stamped: 'The National Band, trademark registered, made in Saxony.' 11" x 6.25" diameter black wood ends, silver embossed pallet board. Right-hand: 10 metal tipped wood buttons, exposed metal pallets. Left-hand: 2 spoon basses, one spoon air valve. Right-hand leather thumb strap, left-hand fabric hand strap. Thirteen-fold bellows: central fold thicker. Metal corners, gold star papers. Brass reeds.
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