ACME Thunderer No 58 "J Hudson & Co" Whistle 1939 Nickel

The Model No58 ACME Thunderer whistle made by "J Hudson and Co" Birmingham nickel plated and dated 1939.

The ACME Thunder whistle can trace its military History back to 1914 when it was used during the Great War 1914-18 by Officers to tell soldiers to go over the top. It is still popular currently still issued today to the British Army. It would be used by Infantry NCO's, Officers and Military Police.

Features:

Dated 1939
Cork ball
Stamped "J Hudson & Co Birmingham" on the top of the mouth piece
On one side stamped W D (War Department) and War Arrow
Large split ring on the back for lanyard
Made of Brass which is Nickel plated
Made in England


This ACME Thunder whistle is a current production made in the Birmingham, England by the same company using the same machines as back during WW1! Comes in a period cardboard box which is stapled and has a white printed label.