I bought a Besson euphonium in 1976, which I have been playing ever since. I'm curious to know what model it is - I knew at one time, but I cannot remember it any more.
It is a satin silver finish with a polished silver inner bell. Bell diameter is 11 inches. It's a 4-valve compensating horn. It is marked as follows:
A scroll says "50 medals of honour."
Next is a B in old English script.
Next is Besson.
A five=point star
London-Paris-New York
Finally, "Made in England."
The serial number is 566xxx.
Can anyone identify this horn for me?
Thanks,
Ben Sendrow