Vintage Football Rattle - 1939 World War 2 - W Clements & Son ARP Air Raid Rattle

This vintage wooden rattle which dates from c1939 was originally an ARP Air Raid rattle used during WW11. This rattle which is embossed with the maker's details for W. Clements & Sons and with A.R.P and dated 1939. This has since been repurposed and repainted to use as a football rattle. The new owner painting it with their football team colours (blue and white). During WW2 ARP Wardens would alert the public of a gas attack using a gas rattle like this one by Clements & Sons. Following WWII these rattles became obsolete for civil defence so were repurposed as noisy football rattles in stadiums. This is in full working order so makes a very loud rattle sound and would make a fantastic display item to go with a collection of football or War memorabilia. Material: Beech wood Date: WWII 1939 Please note that only the rattle is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.