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RARE! 19th Century Battle Rattle of the British Royal Navy used to Sound General Quarters Man-the-Arms!

Battle Rattles were made of oak or some other hardwood and when turned or spun on the handle made a LOUD repetitive machine-gun like sound which was a call to General Quarters for all members of the crew. There were two models or types of battle rattle, a large two-handled one affixed to and located on the main deck and smaller ones used by individual sailors designated to sound the alarm. Battle Rattles were used by most of the worlds navies but predominantly today are ones found that were used by the British and American navies during the 19th century.

Most all battle rattles were made with a combination of screws and wooden pegs or dowels holding everything in place, and to be easily disassembled to make repairs when needed. As you can imagine no matter how well made these battle rattles would only last so long due to the impact made by the cogged wheel being drawn over and hit by the stiff wooden flapper.

Typically American US Navy Battle Rattles were a bit smaller and most often a bit better finished than the British rattles. Not many have survived given the type of construction, use, and environment in which they were used.

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Group of British and an American US Navy Battle Rattle

Above is a collection of 19th Century British Royal Navy and an American US Navy Civil War Battle Rattle.

British Royal Navy battle rattle 19th century

Note the wooden pegs or dowels and the hardware which are standard construction on all British Royal Navy battle rattles.

Above are two photos illustrating some of the maker marks and government stamps found on some British Royal Navy battle rattles.

Note on the photo to the left the classic Royal Navy "Arrow" or sometimes known as a "crows foot", the number "49" the government inspector or inspection facility , and the capital letter "G" indicating Government inspection.

Note on the photo to the right the stamped moniker of the well known "Army & Navy, CSL, London" (Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd. London) which was started in 1871 to make small military/naval items such as these battle rattles.

British Royal Navy Battle Rattle #1 Excellent Condition - Fully Functional 19th Century Royal Navy Battle Rattle Used to Sound General Quarters.	Click Photo	$325.	Call To Purchase 540 659 6209
British Royal Navy Battle Rattle #2 Excellent Condition - Fully Functional 19th Century Royal Navy Battle Rattle Used to Sound General Quarters. Through normal use this item has lost a small piece of its flapper but it does not detract nor prevent proper use.	Click Photo	$275.	Call To Purchase 540 659 6209
British Royal Navy Battle Rattle #3 Excellent Condition - Fully Functional 19th Century Royal Navy Battle Rattle Used to Sound General Quarters. Government and Maker Marked!	Click Photo	Sold	Call To Purchase 540 659 6209

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