AVIATOR WHISTLE / BRASS Colour:BRASS employed on shirts of amateur

employed on shirts of amateur teams is notable in its own right for the place it holds in 20th Century American pop culture

Aluminum Alloy

Meticulously reproduced from pieces in our archive with an accurately fuller cut for a wider silhouette

Blue denim work clothing was adopted as the standard by the U

making it warmer and softer than its unbrushed counterpart

AVIATOR WHISTLE / BRASS Colour:BRASS employed on shirts of amateurThe AVIATOR WHISTLE was issued to Commanders and Military Police during the Great War and RAF and USAAF pilots and aircrews during World War II. Also known as the "Ditch" Whistle, a name derived from its use by downed pilots in the ocean. Manufactured by THE REAL McCOYS MFG CO. these whistles are constructed from solid brass, achieving a brighter finish than the original nickel plated models. The Aviator Whistle was commonly worn as an accessory by