Original WWII British Army General Service Whistle Dated 1943 by J. Hudson & Co Birmingham – Broad Arrow Marked pre ww1 equivalent to 1/20th of a

equivalent to 1/20th of a pound sterling

Manufacturing Location: Karlsruhe

the wooden handle was fitted into this long canvas carrier

Early dated rounds such as this are particularly sought after due to their direct connection to the First World War

Original WWII British Army General Service Whistle Dated 1943 by J. Hudson & Co Birmingham – Broad Arrow Marked pre ww1 equivalent to 1/20th of aAn 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