The Hampton Nautical Boatswain-s Pipe -pronounced inch bosun-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 bosun?s pipe-- Fully functional actually works----