This is a vintage three-piston valve sousaphone constructed from brass. The instrument features a standard wraparound design intended for marching band or parade use. The sousaphone consists of two primary detachable components: the main coiled body and the bell flare. The construction includes several silver-toned reinforcement patches and solder joints throughout the main tubing sections. The valve cluster features three top-action piston valves. No maker marks, model names, or serial numbers are visible on the instrument. The item is accompanied by a large, contoured hard-shell carrying case with a specialized interior compartment to house the detached bell flare.