Vintage “The Acme Thunderer” whistle, made in England which was used in England & Scotland. THE ACME THUNDERER - The original sports whistle. Where it all started the World's first sports whistle, used by every generation since 1884 and still appearing in World sport finals every year. The contemporary ACME Thunderer sports whistle is available in 8 different versions for every sport and every use. Totally consistent and reliable all-weather whistles. HISTORY After his success with The Metropolitan Whistle, Joseph Hudson went on to revolutionize, ably supported by his son, the world of whistles. In 1884 the Acme Thunderer was launched. This whistle, the first and still the worlds leading pea whistle, offering total reliability, control and power to the referee, has, continued to be developed. It is now the world's biggest selling whistle, there is not a major league or sport that has not been graced by this whistle. Was even used by many workers on the Railroad