Watch List notes:

Australian NCO's whistle in Boer War, 1899-1902, in nickel, impressed on side is the name, 'The Whistle' around the maker's name, 'Kohler' and ensigned by a Queen Victoria crown, on reverse is impressed with the War Department markings of an arrow above WD above 53. Fine.

Ticket with item indicates the whistle belonged to Sgt J.Walter. 464 Sgt Maj John Charles Walter was a member of 5 South Australian Imperial Bushmen.
($40-50)