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

although it was not without its drawbacks

These first aid packets were compact and lightweight

making them essential gear for modern soldiers

Manufacturing Location: Karlsruhe

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