RN whistles.

[Dominique]

Hello,
Here are for your consideration, two bosun whistles.
Would it be possible to date them?
Thank you,
Dominique

[RCN]

I would estimate Post War period Dominique,

Bryan

[Dominique]

Thank you Bryan, you kind answer is much appreciated.
If I may ask, what are your thoughts about these two? - Wartime ?
BR,
Dominique

[RCN]

Its hard to tell on these Dominique, I am certainly no expert as I normally don't collect them but I do have a 1WW period whistle & another inter-war\2WW period example that came with the rating's medals. I don't have photos of them but I could tak a couple & post if you wish.

I think the lower example you have posted is a later, perhaps interwar\2WW period pipe. The broad arrow is seen on some examples. I think one of mine has it stamped on also, I have been told this arrow is an indication of a earlier (2WW & prior) period pipe.

The shiny nickel plated pipes are from the modern (post 1950's) period.

PS: they were referred to as PIPES - not whistles.

Bryan

[Dominique]

Pipes, OK.
Thank you for the lesson taught Bryan.
BR,
Dominique

[Jim Maclean]

Pipes are made with a bosun's call.