This pattern was adopted for use by RAF and Fleet Air Arm and is a different design. Aircrew Ditching Whistles AM marked, Acme-made. These are new-made whistles using original wartime dies for the stampings. These are reproductions that were made for the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain back in the early 1990's. Includes both left and right patch.
Eagles face the rear when worn.
White embroidery on blue-grey wool backing. Protective black gauze on reverse. This is one of the more common designs used by RAF during WW2. This is one of the more common designs used by RAAF during WW2. This is the 1940-era wing design and is the most numerous of all the RAAF wing styles produced during WW2.