Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Cruiser Destroyer Force Pair of Band Stands - U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Original Items. Only One Pair Available. This is a pair of Band stands used by the Cruiser Destroyer Force Band aboard a ship in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet during the Vietnam War era. The stands each measure 16½ x 18½” with a 20½” span when they are fully extended.

Each bandstand has two plates, the hinges of which are still in great working order. The plates still retain most of their blue paint with some areas of oxidation loss. Each plate bears a circular logo, the first being the Cruiser Destroyer Force / U.S. Atlantic Fleet insignia featuring the moniker Versatile Spearhead of Seapower, a well known name for U.S. Destroyers. The second logo is the Cruiser Destroyer Force / Band with the universal “Harp” insignia used to signify a military band.

Along with the stands are two printed photographs of similar examples being used in 1963, namely by the Unit Band 194 at Officer’s Club, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. We are unsure of where this set came from.

A very lovely pair of stands, perfect for any Navy or military band collection. Comes ready for further research and display.