WW1 WW2 British Broad Arrowed Marked Four Blade Wooden Propeller 18″ Diameter

This item is an 18-inch diameter four-blade wooden propeller featuring the British Broad Arrow acceptance mark, historically used to denote government property. Wooden propellers of this type were commonly produced for British aircraft and training equipment during the First and Second World Wars. The precise function may have included use on wind tunnel models, small drone aircraft, or instructional display rather than full-scale manned aircraft, due to its compact size. The Broad Arrow stamp indicates official military acceptance and use. Constructed from layered hardwood, the propeller shows the typical laminated build and finish of early-to-mid 20th century British aviation accessories. Such items are valued historical pieces, reflecting the period’s engineering and manufacturing standards. The propeller’s configuration and markings offer insights into the technological development and logistical organization of the British armed forces during both world conflicts. This artifact represents a tangible link to military aeronautical history of the era.