must-have ! Vintage 1970’s “Shriek Alert” loud noise pocket size “Personal Bodyguard” unused

This is the original 4 1/2” tall, 1” wide pocket sized loud noise “Shriek Alert” beloved in New York City during the high crime crisis chaos of the 1970’s. Sold in this non-descript packaging at hardware stores throughout the Big Apple. This is an unused factory sealed “Shriek Alert” from 1978. Made in America by the PETERZELL Co. of Winter Park, Florida. See pictures for the many uses. Do not operate this near your ear. Advised in the 1970’s as a woman’s protection against muggers and worse. really rare NYC packaging and minimalist lettering/description. “A Powerful Sound Blast at the Flick of the Finger.”