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WWI Imperial Russian Army Officer Whistle nickel silver Stamp РЛ

$ 23.76

Availability: 62 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: Russia
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    Made from nickel silver.
    Whistle in working condition.
    The Russian officers 'whistles had the same elongated shape; on the  Sam Browne belt there was a special pocket.
    Usually made of  brass or nickel silver.
    Whistle commands:
    ------- one very long whistle - ALARM!
    - - - three long whistles - COLLECT!
    - one long whistle - MOVE OUT! or ATTACK!
    - - two long whistles (repeats after a pause) - LET'S RETREAT!
    - * one long and one short whistle - PULL UP RIGHT FLANGE!
    * - one short and one long whistle - RAISE LEFT FLANGE!
    * * - two short and one long whistle MOVE LEFT!
    - * * one long and two short whistles - MOVE RIGHT!
    * * * * four short whistles - regrouping!
    - * - one long, then short, then again long whistles - GATHER AT THE COMMANDER!
    I combine shipping costs for all lots.
    All items will  be sent by airmail with tracking number.
    Due to the criminal aggression of Russia against Ukraine, the delivery time for parcels is increasing.
    But the post of Ukraine works, the parcels go to Poland, and then they are delivered by airmail.