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A Schellenbaum is a musical instrument used by martial (military) bands. A variation is called a Turkish Crescent, and another, a Jumping Johnny.
Schellen--bells
baum -- tree
Schellenbaum--tree of bells
My branch of the family dropped the 'c' over 100 years ago for unknown
reasons. One given by a relative was so they could tell whose kids were
whose.
