This harmonica was made by Spear Brand in Germany, undetermined date. It is a Scout Master model with 10 single holes and 20 reeds. This harmonica has an orange and black painted wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with nails. Accessioned with original cardboard box. The harmonica is embossed:
SCOUT MASTER
MADE IN GERMANY
(and):
SPEAR
MADE GERMANY
BRAND
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