Original WWII Acme Thunderer Whistle F/S

[Deleted member 16736]

Commonly seen on A-2 jackets. Would make an awesome accessory to your A-2 jacket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-THE...ltDomain_0&hash=item416a1d2daa#ht_1781wt_1124

 

[Peacoat]

During my career as a lifeguard, I had several Acme Thunderers. It was the best and most popular whistle on the market, and was used by referees as well as lifeguards. I still have one around here somewhere. May be buried under all the pea coats when the rack and shelves took a dive the other day.

Today the refs, and probably the lifeguards as well, use the Fox 40, a black plastic whistle. I also have a few of those. The Acme Thunderer in nickel is still available, and, in my opinion, still the best.

 

[Stearmen]

My mother used a couple as a school teacher, I still have them. Yes they are very loud! I also have a Bobby whistle that came with my WWII A2, from a friend of the family.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Seems to be true wwii item.

 

[Shangas]

My mother used a couple as a school teacher, I still have them. Yes they are very loud! I also have a Bobby whistle that came with my WWII A2, from a friend of the family.

I have a bobby's whistle too, somewhere. Boy they're loud as hell!

 

[Forrestal]

I was an Ice Hockey referee for 19 years; we used Acme thunderers exclusively.
Regards,
Forrestal

 

[Peacoat]

So, how long ago was that? Do you know if they have switched over to the Fox 40s?