TWO AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL BRITISH OFFICERS WWI 1916 TRENCH WHISTLES AND LANYARD.

Two Authentic Original Antique British Officers WWI Trench Whistles both dated 1916. Two British trench whistles attached to a very nice military lanyard, one J' Hudson & Son, Birmingham 1916' the other 'A. De Courcy & Co' also dated 1916. Both in full working order. To the top of one patent with number the Lanlard is still in fine condition. Both of these examples are officers WWI whistles Private Purchase: Commissioned British officers during World War I were often required to purchase their own kit and equipment, including personal communication gear like trench whistles. These privately bought pieces frequently lack the War Department broad arrow mark. Wonderful British WWI collectibles over 100 years old. The year 1916 was defined by massive, high-casualty campaigns of attrition in World War I, most notably the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of Jutland, and the Brusilov Offensive. World War I offensive fought by British and French forces against the German Empire from July 1 to November 18, 1916, along the upper reaches of the River Somme in France. Casualties: More than 1 million total casualties (including around 420,000 British Empire, 200,000 French, and at least 450,000 German killed, wounded, or missing). The First Day (July 1, 1916) The opening day remains the bloodiest single day in British military history, with nearly 60,000 British casualties (over 19,000 killed). Condition: 'A. De Courcy & Co' is very fine, 'J. Hudson & Son, has some bruising bumps to the side dure to actual war action. Both in full working order.