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Original WWII British Army General Service Whistle Dated 1943 by J. Hudson & Co Birmingham – Broad Arrow Marked
Original WWII British Army General Service Whistle Dated 1943 by J. Hudson & Co Birmingham – Broad Arrow Marked
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Product Description
An original Second World War British Army General Service Whistle, manufactured by the renowned J. Hudson & Co., Barr Street, Hockley, Birmingham, and dated 1943.
This whistle is clearly marked:
1943 Date
Broad Arrow Government Ownership Mark
J. HUDSON & CO.
BARR ST. HOCKLEY
BIRMINGHAM
General Service whistles were issued throughout the British Armed Forces during the Second World War and were carried by officers, NCOs, military police and instructors for signalling, controlling troop movements, training exercises and emergency communications.
Manufactured from nickel-plated brass, this example displays attractive service wear and remains an excellent piece of original wartime equipment. Dated examples are particularly desirable to collectors of British Army, Home Front and WWII militaria.
A fine addition to any collection of British Army equipment, WWII field gear or military signalling equipment.
Condition: Original used condition with clear wartime markings and age-related wear consistent with service use.