{"product_id":"soviet-militaria-carbolite-whistles-set-of-3","title":"Soviet Militaria Carbolite Whistles, Set of 3 – Militia, Police \u0026 Signal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet militaria set includes three vintage signal whistles made from carbolite, the Soviet counterpart of bakelite, in a rich dark brown \/ cherry color. Whistles of this type were widely used in the USSR by the militia (police), military officers, railway workers and sports instructors. All three are functional and produce a loud, high-pitched signal tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signal whistles, set of 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbolite (Soviet bakelite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown \/ cherry brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teardrop \/ bullet shape with a molded loop and attached metal split ring for a lanyard or keychain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Militaria, police, railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. The whistles are intact with no major cracks or structural damage. They show minor signs of age and wear that add to their vintage character; please refer to the photos for exact details. They are fully functional and ready for collection, display or active use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soviet militia was the name of the civilian police in the USSR, and the sharp sound of a signal whistle was part of daily street life, rail travel and sports training. Carbolite whistles are prized for their warm sheen and durability, and they are a classic entry point into Soviet militaria and Red Army collectibles. Pocket-sized, they also work well as keychains or as part of a uniform display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThree carbolite signal whistles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678811390101,"sku":"EBAY-406932997665","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-militaria-carbolite-whistles-set-of-3-1.jpg?v=1791646661","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-militaria-carbolite-whistles-set-of-3","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}