The Hampton Nautical Boatswain's Pipe (pronounced inchbosun's inch) is one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment. The boatswain's pipe, whistle, or flute, was used in Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of galley slaves. This beautifully detailed solid brass and copper Navy Boatswain's Pipe comes with a quality 39 inch solid brass chain lanyard. The pipe has a traditional anchor design inlaid in copper on both sides. The boatswain's pipe measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) long, and the pipe and chain weigh 1.6 ounces (45 grams), and yes, it really whistles. The boatswain's pipe comes with a beautiful solid hardwood felt lined storage and display case. Solid brass and copper no plastic parts 39 chain lanyard brass links keep whistle secure Traditional design of a bosuns pipe Fully functional actually works