VINTAGE ACME THUNDERER METAL REFEREE / POLICE WHISTLE

A classic English-made Acme Thunderer metal whistle, manufactured by the renowned British whistle maker J. Hudson & Co. of Birmingham, whose Acme whistles have been used by police forces, the military, referees and sporting officials around the world. This is the familiar pea whistle form, with a compact cast-metal body, integral suspension eye and internal pea clearly visible within the chamber. The front is distinctly stamped: “THE ACME THUNDERER MADE IN ENGLAND” The Thunderer is one of the most recognisable British whistle designs. Introduced by J. Hudson & Co. in the late 19th century, the design became particularly associated with football and other organised sports, while variants were also used by police, military personnel and other officials. In working order and retaining its original internal pea.