Whistle

2009.16.2a-c
World War I Trench Whistle and Chain
World War I Trench Whistle and Chain
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Title
World War I Trench Whistle and Chain
Creation Date
1910 – 1920
Materials

Dimensions

1 inch H x 1.75 inches L Item (Overall)

16 inches L Other (see measurement notes)

Chain

3/4 in. Diameter

small circle

Count
1
Accessory
2
Description
a) United States Army "trench" whistle of the type used by officers in World War I. Brass with brown finish and cork ball inside.
b) Carrying ring attached to brass chain and hook. 
c) Small circle with hole in the middle.  
Contact the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for more information
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