Civil War Battle Rattle / SOLD

Civil War Battle Rattle - MIS 061 / SOLD

"Battle rattles" were noisemakers mostly used by smaller Navy vessels to alert sailors of a boarding attempt or other emergency. This rattle is well constructed and features a peg handle to assist in rotation.  Nice, working (loud) example!  Measures approximately 11 inches in overall length.  

Inventory Number: MIS 061 / SOLD