Original British WWII Era Royal Air Force Pilot's Ditching Whistle - Air Ministry Marked Cannons modified for a specific purpose

modified for a specific purpose

and China-Burma-India theaters of operation

these are exceptional in the sense that they are GERMAN made and issued (not the Eastern European post war versions that currently flood the market)

Comes complete with bulb

Westphalia

Original British WWII Era Royal Air Force Pilot's Ditching Whistle - Air Ministry Marked Cannons modified for a specific purposeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice fully functional example of a British "Ditching Whistle", worn by Royal Air Force bomber and fighter aircrew in WWII for use when downed. This is the classic snail style whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. One side is marked with the British Air Ministry stamp, and the "King's Crown", indicating WWII Era use during the reign of King George VI: A. M. (King's