It's worth keeping an eye out for the various different markings that can be found on this style of whistle
Mine is just "Made in England". Issued out of a box of them, didn't look for better markings. Wonder what's become of the others over time...probably gone into the gash bin.
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.
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.
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?
Any opinions on re Parkerizing the entire piece blade, guard & pommel rather than just the guard and pommel?
I would say just do the guard and pommel to avoid messing with something that you don't have to and potentially messing up the blade. To put it another way "If it ain't broke don't try and fix it.".