Essential for recreating an authentic Civil War band are period instruments. Browse through photos and descriptions of those used by the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band.
Cornets
Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory Side Action Rotary Valve E-flat Cornet in Polished Brass
Moses Slater Top Action Rotary Valve E-flat Cornet in Polished Brass
Gottfried Robert Martin Side Action Rotary Valve B-flat Cornet in Polished Brass
Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory Side Action Rotary Valve B-flat Cornet in Silver
Alto Horn
Ernst Seltmann Upright Bell Top Action Rotary Valve E-flat Alto Horn in Polished Brass
Tenor Horns
August Pohllman Upright Bell Berliner Pumpen Valve B-flat Tenor Horn in Unfinished Brass
John F. Stratton (copy) Upright Bell Berliner Pumpen Valve B-flat Tenor Horn in Unfinished Brass
Baritone Horn
William Seefeldt Upright Bell Berliner Pumpen Valve B-flat Baritone Horn in Polished Silver
1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band 