It has CN1986 over a broad arrow over 1954. Made by J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham.
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It has CN1986 over a broad arrow over 1954. Made by J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham.
I do have, somewhere, one of these whistles, new unissued, still sealed in the current style of stores packaging indicating that they are still an item that could be issued or were until recently. I'll have to try and locate it to see if it has a NSN on it.
After a little searching I found it and apparently they are known as an "Infantry Whistle" in the British army nowadays, according to the label.
As it's in a resealable bag I took it out for the first time so that I could take some pics. The second half of the NSN is stamped on the whistle.
We did have the ones that are marked and I saw broad arrow marking on some. This is just what came my way. That one's flat new...
The thunderer was for artillery as the sound there is louder than infantry. Never knew an infantryman who used those long ones, they weren't loud enough.
Like I said in post 73 it is in the current style of stores packaging.
A search of the NSN confirms that the labelling is correct, please see link below.
National Stock Number NSN 8465-99-973-7001, 8465999737001
A bit more progress (see attached) the jig seems to work well for shaping. Awaiting a sample USN MK2 for final dressing down of the handle and placement of the groves. Had the pommel machined down to the correct dimensions 1/4" (very pleased). If the laser engraver can duplicate the handguard markings, I am in good shape. Any opinions on re Parkerizing the entire piece blade, guard & pommel rather than just the guard and pommel?