{"product_id":"wwi-era-police-special-whistle-w-finger-ring","title":"WWI-era “Police Special” Whistle w\/Finger Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a WWI-era style “Police Special” metal whistle, of the type used by police, guards, and military personnel in the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features the classic flat rectangular “general service” pattern, commonly issued during the World War I through interwar period, and widely used by police forces, prison guards, and military NCOs for signaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whistle retains traces of its original cream\/white painted finish, now showing heavy, honest wear from age and use. A faint stamped marking (appears to read “POL…” \/ “POLICE SPECIAL”) is visible on the body, supporting its likely law enforcement or official service use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century general service whistle pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely WWI to 1920s era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted metal construction (original finish present)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated key ring \/ belt loop attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePealess slot design for sharp, loud tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood original condition with heavy paint loss, oxidation, and wear consistent with age and field use. No major damage—fully intact and displayable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42811327479885,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/388E8280-9078-4817-90A3-C5675FA26D13.jpg?v=1774290920","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwi-era-police-special-whistle-w-finger-ring","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}