The Real McCoy’s Whistle.

[Stravaiger]

Ok so I got a message saying their whistles were back in stock , figured one for my A2 and one for my sheep jacket. £165 for…….pass the smelling salts…...no there is a CHEAPER one for £145. Ok I have Scots blood coursing about and was a bit shocked at the price , like no way am a dropping over three hundred on two whistles…so I have a swatch on the web and strike whistle gold….in brass like, a form o fools gold,innit?My favourite weapon gives scale,aye?

 

[Stravaiger]

I forgot to say , the pair inc p a p for around forty ponds sterling, more like it and these beauties sound fantastic and are the REAL McCOYS so to speak!

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

ACME Thunderer Whistles | The Original Sports Whistle

The ACME Thunderer is the World's most popular sports whistle, available variety of unique finishes including Antique Brass, Gold Plated, Matt Black, Nickel Plated, Polished Brass, Rose Gold, Silver Plated and Sterling Silver. Engraving options also available.

www.acmewhistles.co.uk

ACME stocks buzz rickson imprinted whistles

 

[John Lever]

Got an Acme from Aero for around 25 squid

 

[Micawber]

You can buy originals for less.

 

[CBI]

very cool, but YIKES!!!!

 

[Earloffunk]

These are much better imho:

WW2 Whistles used by Army, RAF, Navy & USAAF during World War Two

WWII Whistles used by the RAF, Navy, Army & United States Forces during World War Two. Used on flight jackets, tunics and equipment such as Mae West's.

www.warwhistles.com

 

[Otter]

Nice Fairbairn !

 

[MauldinFan]

You can buy originals for less.

Absolutely. I have several of them from when I was painting A2s for people in the 90s, was buying them new in the box for about 10 bucks each.
I've seen even the RAF-marked ones for sale at shows in the last few years for between 30 and 40 dollars.

 

[Otter]

The Acme I have is post war, broad arrow marked came sealed in its bag with the NATO stock number and the nice leather from to attach it over a button.

 

[B-Man2]

The Acme I have is post war, broad arrow marked came sealed in its bag with the NATO stock number and the nice leather from to attach it over a button.

Pictures ?

 

[Otter]

I think there is one in the thread John started a week or so back. Will pop a photo on here later tonight.

 

[Otter]

 

[B-Man2]

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That’s pretty cool first time Ive seen that set up . Thank you for posting

 

[Otter]

I guess not many of the leather fobs made it through, but it is a genuine issue item, albeit later